Wednesday, 15 April 2009
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It Amazes Me At How A 3 Year Old Mind Works
We recently lost a really good friend to suicide, it was someone my 3 year old loved very much. While we may never know the real reason why he chose that way out, my son just happened to be around when we found out by his girlfriend.
After the discussion he came up and questioned what suicide was. I didn't know exactly what to tell him so I just told him that D felt unhappy, he was content with that answer and went along his merry way, and back to playing. Since the 8th when we found out, hes continually asked about D, and wanting to see him. We tell him that D is away, and he won't be back, he says, "I know mommy."
We went Easter shopping today, to pick up a couple more things that I needed, and as we were leaving, it started raining really hard, and how convienent today was D's funeral. My son rolled down his window, stuck his little hand out the window, and told me ..
"Mommy, God is crying cause D is gone."
There were no words to say, I could do nothing but cry. His little mind amazes me all the time.
What are some things that amazes you about children?
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Oh wow...my 3 year old trips me out sometimes too. Well it's more amazing than trippy. "He tells me Mommy I NEED you!"
I too have a 3 year old and the things they come up with and questions they ask boggle me. I am currently 30 weeks prego with my second child and my little 3 year old boy ask me "How did the baby get in there?" , "How will baby sister get out?" "Where does she potty at?" and so on... I feel like saying..when did you get so smart.
Wow... that is amazing.
what a clever 3 year old
My second daughter was born with a severe clubfoot (we call it her lucky foot a la Nemo). When she was 16 months old and we were preparing for her first surgery, I was trying to explain to her and her older brother and sister what was going to happen. We talked about her going to sleep, and the doctor working on her foot to fix it, and about how she would have a cast when she woke up. After a few minutes of discussion, my son (3 1/2 at the time) looked at me and said "If we have to fix sister's foot, does that mean there's something WRONG with it?" I was amazed. He never considered that there was anything wrong with his little sister, she was just his sister - just the way she was supposed to be! So many adults never could get that concept, but he never considered that there may be another way of looking at it.
wow.. death is always a tough thing to talk to a child about, but your son seems to be understanding rather well. I'm a nanny for two 3 year olds, a 15 month old and a 13 month old... It always amazes me the things that they say! About a year ago one of my friends' husband killed himself and we had the hardest time explaining it to her 2 year old.
wow, what a touching post!
touching post.
and everything amazes me about children.
It's so amazing that children are genuine interested and perceptive in ways we seem to lose touch with as we grow older. Their child-like thoughts are often great reminders in life.
That is the sweetest thing a 3 year old could say about losing someone to suicide. Bar none.
My son is almost 2 1/2 and so he is still just copy catting everyone. I went out on the porch today and was seeing how it felt outside, and my son is peering through his playroom window at me and with the sternest little voice he has said, "Mommy! Get! Inside! Now!" Haha. I had to chuckle a little. I walked into the front door and he came running with a huge smile yelling, "Mommy!" He has learned how to unlock and open our front door so I have yelled at him a few times to come inside, especially the last few days when it has been rainy outside.
I watched my friend's 3 year old for a couple of hours yesterday. WOW. I have a 7 year old and a 1 year old.. but DANG this kid had SOO many QUESTIONS. Questions.. that didn't have easy answers.. It was just a mindblowing to see how their little minds work.. Amazing. And such a blessing. And exhausting blessing.
Wow that's awesome! My son is also 3, but he hasn't lost anyone close to him as of yet. That would make me bawl as well. I'm sorry for your loss. That must be very difficult for everyone that loved D.
Reminds me of how Jesus said the Kingdom of God must be entered like little children!
aw.. (L)