A Whole New World
With Ava, I created a whole new world of adventure and imaginary friends. Yes – I took the time to develop a unique nomenclature for her stuffed animals. Let’s see, we have: Mitchell the Monkey, Alfred E. Gator (his friends call him Al), Boris the Bear, Betsy the Butterfly, etc. You can probably identify the pattern here. Instead of trying to remember a collective of stuffed toys with various names, I simplified the process by using some cool alliteration and co-workers’ or friends’ names. Our little imaginary group is unique to our family. And every time I grab Mitchell or Doc McStuffins (can’t take credit for that name), Ava’s eyes just light up. In time, you will become just as attached to your new group of imaginary friends as your child is.
Spot on! I remember when my children were infants I did skin to skin with both of them and to this very day I show them affection. Everyday before I go to work I give both my son and daughter a hug & kiss then tell them how much I love them. “Being Hard” never made much sense to me, if something were to ever happen to me the one thing I want my kids to remember is how much I loved them unconditionally.
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Thanks for the response Marvin! It is so important to display love towards your children. That would seem like commonsense, but I’ve seen so many parents display just the opposite. Thanks again for sharing.
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Glen – Thanks for your encouraging post! Our little boy is just 4 months old and I identify with all these things, especially showering him with my affection. What greater way to show the Father’s love for us.
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