Friday Quote 3

“Human beings are the only creatures that allow their children to come back home.”

Bill Cosby

Double trouble

Last weekend I had the pleasure of meeting Harvin and Ishvar in Wanstead Park. In the days before our session there was a heavy rain shower forecast as I nervously scanned the weather forecast, but these gorgeous little boys really brought the sun with them! What a pleasure to meet two such happy, confident kids – Harvin was very keen to show what a brave big brother he was, and Ishvar was a model 2-year old terrier and didn’t keep still for more than a millisecond at a time.

Thanks you two, for starting my Sunday off with a great big grin on my face!

Friday Quote 2

“The child must know that he is a miracle, that since the beginning of the world there hasn’t been, and until the end of the world there will not be, another child like him.”

Pablo Casals

Pushing boundaries

I’ve noticed recently that Isaac’s  making me re-evaluate my assumptions about what he understands and what he’ll go along with. He’s been on a bit of an accelerated stretch for the last few weeks, constantly doing new things. Putting on his own shoes, singing all the words to his favourite songs (the Ace of Spades is still beyond him), asking for specific foods (notably cake), that kind of thing.
And he’s also started linking concepts in a more advanced way, often referring to things that happened days or weeks in the past. Basically he’s become much harder to fool!
Is this the core of being a good parent? Constantly reassessing your child’s capabilities and needs, and making sure you don’t fall back on easy assumptions? Maybe this is the start of the journey that ends in a proper relationship with my son. Maybe Isaac’s helping me grow into a ‘proper’ dad? Nice to reflect on this stuff every so often. Now, back to nappies, cups of milk and reading to my little boy…

Friday Quote 1

This is the first in a new series. Each Friday I’ll post a quote about children – something that strikes a chord, makes me laugh or smile in recognition. I hope you like them.

“Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.”

Dr. Haim Ginott