I'm pretty sure that I'm hypersensitive when it comes to my kids. I'm always looking for things that might happen.Case #1: Today while I was laying down with Baylie for naptime, she licked my face. I asked why she did it and she said she was kissing me. I immediately demanded, "Who kisses you like that?" She answered, "Jalen."
Crisis averted.
Case #2: At dinner we were discussing the incident this morning when she let herself and her brother out of the house (by undoing a deadbolt) while I was in the bathroom. We were talking about how she could get kidnapped. She said, "The black man will steal Jalen." I prepared myself for a long discussion on race and asked, "Why would you say a black man would steal Jalen?" She responded, "The black man will steal Jalen and the blue man will steal me."
Crisis averted.
Wouldn't it be great to be so innocent that none of those thoughts would occur to us?
ReplyDeleteYES! I think that all the time. I regret that I have to second guess and watch for the worst.
ReplyDeleteI do the same thing! I wish I didn't sometimes. Oh the anxiety I have created in myself, but on the otherhand I still believe it is necessary to acknowledge the fact that not everyone has the best intentions when it comes to our kids and I would rather be safe than sorry! It sure isn't easy to find that balance!
ReplyDeleteHave you read "I'm Chocolate. You're Vanilla?" It is a worthwhile read.
ReplyDeleteWon't it be great when the Millenium starts?