Who would guess that a 2 1/2 year old has the best advice to offer? Not me. What I quickly learned though in these past two days while I've been babysitting is that yes, in fact, they do.
2 1/2 year old Emerson taught me these "lessons" that I believe we should all ponder on:
1. There are constantly pirates lurking around us who try to take over our ship, but if we ask them politely to stop, they will. In other words, if you take bad situations with a different and unexpected approach, the outcome will be even greater.
2. If you ever feel the need to put on a fancy dress and water shoes in the middle of a Thursday afternoon, go for it. In other words, it's one thing to be spontaneous. It's another to not care how people will react to it.
3. If you want to know who means most to a child, ask them who's names to write on the driveway in chalk.
4. If blowing bubbles isn't working for you, demand to at least hold the wand while someone else tries. In other words, if you can't complete a task and need help, there are still ways to feel personally accomplished.
5. Whenever you run into someone you know, invite them to play. In other words, there is always time to make time for both old and new friends.
2 1/2 year old Emerson taught me these "lessons" that I believe we should all ponder on:
1. There are constantly pirates lurking around us who try to take over our ship, but if we ask them politely to stop, they will. In other words, if you take bad situations with a different and unexpected approach, the outcome will be even greater.
2. If you ever feel the need to put on a fancy dress and water shoes in the middle of a Thursday afternoon, go for it. In other words, it's one thing to be spontaneous. It's another to not care how people will react to it.
3. If you want to know who means most to a child, ask them who's names to write on the driveway in chalk.
4. If blowing bubbles isn't working for you, demand to at least hold the wand while someone else tries. In other words, if you can't complete a task and need help, there are still ways to feel personally accomplished.
5. Whenever you run into someone you know, invite them to play. In other words, there is always time to make time for both old and new friends.