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.
4 comments:
Wouldn't it be great to be so innocent that none of those thoughts would occur to us?
YES! I think that all the time. I regret that I have to second guess and watch for the worst.
I 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!
Have you read "I'm Chocolate. You're Vanilla?" It is a worthwhile read.
Won't it be great when the Millenium starts?
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