Kids Say the Most Amazing Things

Adam

Our youngest child, Adam is 2 1/2 years old.  He is an extremely talkative and bright little boy.  Ian has not particularly enjoyed having Adam around since…well, since Adam was born basically.  A noisy, unpredictable infant morphing into an even noiser, more unpredictable toddler is enough to rock Ian’s particular world!!  Adam is no longer a baby, but when Ian doesn’t want him around, he will say, “Pick you up baby!”  This is Ian’s way of saying, “pick up that kid and get him outta here!”  Prior to verbalizing his wishes to have Adam removed, Ian would usually resort to pushing him, sitting on him or knocking him over.  Adam is getting big enough to fight back and/or at least shout back, so Ian has learned to refrain from the physical stuff.  So that’s good news.

The beauty of little ones is they just don’t seem to hold a grudge.  Adam has had his fair share of rough stuff from his older brother.  Not to mention getting toys taken away and having his overtures of play and interaction for the most part ignored by Ian.  It is easy to assume that Adam would be “upset” that his older brother doesn’t respond to him or want to play and in general makes it clear he doesn’t want his little brother around.  But, to Adam, this is just Ian and he appears to take it personally only for a few minutes and then moves on.  He’s already living the Son-Rise attitude of love and acceptance. 

This couldn’t have appeared more true the other night when Adam was eating dinner at the kitchen table.  Ian sat on the other end of the table watching a video on my laptop.  Ian was enjoying the video so much he was flapping his hands in excitement and making little squeaks of delight.  Adam noticed and watched for a moment and then said to Stan and I, in the sweetest tone, “Aw, Ian’s so cute.  I love Ian!” 

What else is there to say after that?  This little guy really gets it.  I wiped a tear away after that one…..

Love,

Pam