Friday, July 4, 2008

quick learner

We went to "Sadie's house" for a 4th of July Barbecue this afternoon. Pepe did really well, but mostly played by himself in the yard, or at the train table with a few other boys. He did well. I was proud of him. He was reasonable and shared. Sometimes I think I exaggerate the negatives when describing him. In any case, he really did not want to leave Sadie's house, as he was having lots of fun. But everyone else left and the kids were sleeping, so we decided to go. In the car, Pepe started saying, "I want to go to Sadie's house, NOW" (pressured NOW). He was not yelling, or upset, but just kept repeating this. I think he heard it from one of the kids, and loved it, so he was trying it out for a fit himself. Really cute, I must say.

He was reasonable at home and bed time was easy. Chris was in charge, and I went in for a kiss, then I left.
P: Mommy, come in.
AM: OK. What's up?
P: Talk a story to me. Talk.
AM: Pepe, daddy told stories to you. Remember that you have all the stories in your imagination. Just close your eyes and think about all the things you did today.
P: OK
I leave.
P: Mommy. I have something for you.
AM: Ok, what is it?
P (sheepish): coffee. Drink it (holds his hands to my mouths).
AM (pretending to drink): Yummy. Thank you.
I leave.
P: Mommy. I have something for you.
AM: Ok, what is it?
P: chocolate.
AM (pretending to eat it from Pepe's hands): Yummy. Thanks. I am full now. No more food for me. I am not coming back. OK? I am going to sleep.
P: OK.
I leave.
P: Mommy. I have something for you....
eventually stops. Now sleeping. Me to, in a minute.
I really love this kid. He may be difficult, but he has a good brain!

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