“Grayson, please use a softer indoor voice. That was too loud for my ears.” “Grandma, that wasn’t me. It was my horse!!” “Grayson, you are in charge of your horse!” “Grandma, you don’t understand. My horse won’t listen to me.” “EEEEHHHHHHEEEEEEEEE” went the horse. “Grayson, please tell your horse that
Read MoreStuffed critters are true friends to young children. Acknowledging the stuffies gives children a sense of community and acceptance of their unseen and stuffies are a part of the family. This identification is significant to young ones because many things can be expressed through or with their special friends that
Read MoreAlligators were after our treasure. As pirates we had to protect our goods. Grayson assigned me the sword and he worked the magic wand. Amazing how many times those alligators kept coming back and attacking. Wore me out! Haha In addition to being ‘present’ with my 5 yr. old grandson,
Read More“Why do you live alone, Boo?” Grandson, Grayson was in the back seat while I was driving. We all know it’s best to keep things simple with children while being honest. “Because there isn’t anybody to live with, Grayson.” Silent moment, then his caring voice with deep eyes looking reflective
Read MoreFloor play! Getting on the ground level with children creates a world for them that speaks with great volume into their heart-mind memories and gives adults a fresh perspective through children’s eyes. I got knee pads to crawl during grandkiddo toddler stages with my grandchildren. They FEEL the connection, which,
Read MoreI was choking, wheezing, coughing intensely from something that went down the wrong pipe. 2 yr. old Claire stood by me, looking up, and in her wee little voice filled with compassion, said, “You okay, Boo?” Nothing has ever touched me so deeply as her pure, innocent caring to go
Read MoreThere are all kinds of medicines humans take for ailments. Magic, wonder and fun are also medicines. Children need them because they touch the mind and heart with upliftment in ways that keep the imagination creative and bring a special feeling that can reduce unhealthy tendencies in dealing with life
Read MoreIn this video I am riding ocean waves, teaching another woman I met who is in her sixties how to have fun in the ocean. Because I have fun, my grandchildren have an enlivening experience with me. It is not boring. And I do not sit and watch TV while
Read MoreShe said, “OFF. OFF. OFF.” She tugged at my coat sleeve. Toddler Claire was telling me to take my coat off when I stepped inside her house for a moment because she wanted me to stay! Oh, the heart strings were singing! I hadn’t planned to stay but I wanted
Read More“Boo” is a communication that has special meaning to me. Communication happens at all ages. We do it in different ways, with different gestures, words, sounds, whole body language. Listening to the cues and clues with those who don’t speak exactly the way we do is such a gift in
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