Today, it came time for one sleepy eyed little man I know to take his nap, affectionately called his Happy Nappy....a little term we learned from one Miss Abbie Christensen, that we just love. It's funny....if someone tells me "you should go take a nap" my head's on the pillow before they finish the sentence. Ahhhh. However, for some kids, it's like you have issued a moratorium that they will never ever play again or have any fun. Mine can be like that. So he will issue a protest "No, I want to watch Dora" or "No, I want to play Legos" ...and you have to explain to him that just because he has to take a nap for an hour or two, doesn't mean he won't ever get to to those things again in his lifetime (though I certainly hope he outgrows Dora, Movie Car and Legos by oh, say 20?) . He tried a little different tactic today....
A: Okay, little man, it's time for your nap!
C: No, I want to play firetrucks
A: (thinking I am oh, so clever) Well, even little firefighters have to take their happy nappy!
C: (thinking he is even more clever and breaking into the most beautific smile you have ever seen) But Mommy, I already happy!
Can't argue with that....except maybe by calling it a "Happier Nappy" from now on!
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A Special One for You, Connor:
I did not give you the gift of life, life gave me the gift of YOU!!
The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’’s life. -Richard Bach
If a child is born and raised in a home that is loving and nurturing, where there is complete truth about who we are, you can’t give a child any greater place from which to fly. -Amanda Bearse
Time and experience have taught me a priceless lesson: Any child you take for your own becomes your own if you give of yourself to that child. I have born two children and had seven others by adoption, and they are all my children, equally beloved and precious. -Dale Evans
We look at adoption as a very sacred exchange. It was not done lightly on either side. I would dedicate my life to this child. -Jamie Lee Curtis
I realized at the start that whether a child is biological or adopted, one does not know all the ingredients in the package. That is what growth is all about. A child is the slowest flower in the world, opening petal by petal, revealing the developing personality within. -Robert Klose
Somehow destiny comes into play. These children end up with you and you end up with them. It’’s something quite magical. -Nicole Kidman
Adoptive Mom? I am Mom. I need no other label or prefix. -Joanne Greco
It has been said that adoption is more like a marriage than a birth: two (or more) individuals, each with their own unique mix of needs, patterns, and genetic history, coming together with love, hope, and commitment for a joint future. You become a family not because you share the same genes, but because you share love for each other. -Joan McNamara
By choice, we have become a family, first in our hearts, and finally in breath and being. Great expectations are good; great experiences are better. -Richard Fischer
I did not give you the gift of life, life gave me the gift of YOU!!
The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’’s life. -Richard Bach
If a child is born and raised in a home that is loving and nurturing, where there is complete truth about who we are, you can’t give a child any greater place from which to fly. -Amanda Bearse
Time and experience have taught me a priceless lesson: Any child you take for your own becomes your own if you give of yourself to that child. I have born two children and had seven others by adoption, and they are all my children, equally beloved and precious. -Dale Evans
We look at adoption as a very sacred exchange. It was not done lightly on either side. I would dedicate my life to this child. -Jamie Lee Curtis
I realized at the start that whether a child is biological or adopted, one does not know all the ingredients in the package. That is what growth is all about. A child is the slowest flower in the world, opening petal by petal, revealing the developing personality within. -Robert Klose
Somehow destiny comes into play. These children end up with you and you end up with them. It’’s something quite magical. -Nicole Kidman
Adoptive Mom? I am Mom. I need no other label or prefix. -Joanne Greco
It has been said that adoption is more like a marriage than a birth: two (or more) individuals, each with their own unique mix of needs, patterns, and genetic history, coming together with love, hope, and commitment for a joint future. You become a family not because you share the same genes, but because you share love for each other. -Joan McNamara
By choice, we have become a family, first in our hearts, and finally in breath and being. Great expectations are good; great experiences are better. -Richard Fischer
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Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude.” — Denis Waitley
"We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” — Thornton Wilder
“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” — Albert Schweitzer
“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.” — Epictetus
“Can you see the holiness in those things you take for granted–a paved road or a washing machine? If you concentrate on finding what is good in every situation, you will discover that your life will suddenly be filled with gratitude, a feeling that nurtures the soul.” — Rabbi Harold Kushner
Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude.” — Denis Waitley
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6 comments:
Yes, the toddler did out smart the mom on this one. ;) I'm thinking I'm going to use this idea with every day issues... happy clean-up, happy eating all your food, happy time-outs, even happy spankings. I'll let you know how it turns out.
From the mouth of babes. How cute is that! The big question is whether you still made him take a nap.
Oh my gosh what a little stud! It amazes me what kids come up with, that is so dang cute!
Oh, my gosh! I love it! Don't you hate when they get you that way!! So, I just want to know...did he have a nap or not??
To answer the burning question, he did indeed. A good, long 2 hour one. I may bend on a lot of things, particularly his royal cuteness, but naps are non-negotiable. That's mama's time to get happy. And when mama ain't happy....well you know. Thanks for all the comments!
Connor has learned from the best of them (mom and dad). It's so fun to understand what he says. And be sure you check out Kassidy's laugh or whatever you call it. Lots of smiles tonight.
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