Lately Ian has seemed extremely grateful (at least some times) for my efforts as a Mommy. I'm not sure gratitude is an emotion that can truly exist in a two-year-old, so I'm a bit skeptical, but hopeful. It's sure sweet to listen to.
Last week he woke up from his nap to find that I had cleaned the kitchen. A bit later in the car, he spontaneously said (and I quote!), "You're a great Mommy for cleaning up. Thank you for cleaning up for me, Mommy."
Today on the way home I told him I had stopped at the store on my way to pick him up and gotten him more yogurt and tomatoes (two of his staples, currently). "Thank you Mommy for the groceries!"
And it goes on like this. So sweet! I'm afraid this is a phase, so I'll try to enjoy it while it lasts :)
1 comment:
Many of the suggestions on Google about how to teach children gratitude seem to require children old enough to write (such as lists of things for which they are grateful). From that one might conclude that a two year old is not old enough to learn gratitude. But a major means of teaching gratitude is by example. Since you frequently thank Ian for nice things that he does it isn't surprising that he does the same for you.
Grandpa
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