Kelly Lenhart

>My "wonder years" come at seven. Both are cooking. I'm almost superfluous.
>~Kelly

I actually get into trouble with my seven year old because I get to thinking
I am superfluous and then get annoyed when he wants me to do something for
him just because I'm the mom. It's not that I mind doing something he can
do just as well himself, but I have to remember--Little Kid!!! -smile-

What is a big make or breaker for me is spoken language. By about 4 they
are clearly speaking and functional linguistically. At least enough for the
day to day crap. No more "Mama, Mama" accompanied with eager pointing and
much disappointment if I don't get it. It's so frustrating for everyone.
Also they understand the concept of "later" and "maybe" at least as well as
any adult. (Ie, not so well! -grin-)

I can't even imagine them all at 7 and older. That would be 7, 9
and -gasp-14. James at 14. YIKES!!! Then I really WILL be superfluous.

Kelly

Tia Leschke

> I actually get into trouble with my seven year old because I get to
thinking
> I am superfluous and then get annoyed when he wants me to do something for
> him just because I'm the mom. It's not that I mind doing something he can
> do just as well himself, but I have to remember--Little Kid!!! -smile-

Hey, this still happens to me, and my "baby" is 15!
Tia

"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
saftety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Ben Franklin
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