Transparency Tuesday: In the mind of a child

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Have you ever imagined a running commentary of what goes on in your child's head in a day?

It must be so entertaining because the way kids see things are not the way we see things-- I know that for sure! 

There was a time I was on the bus with my 1 year old, and a dog boarded the bus...

Come and see a full blown meltdown.. crying, screaming, snot bubbles.. pointing... oh my goodness gracious me. But to be honest was the meltdown caused by the fact he couldn't actually comprehend what this creature is that came on the bus with four legs and a tail? LOL.

He was probably thinking in his head... "I don't know what this is!" "Why does it have four legs?" "Why is it walking?" "What IS that?" Bahahaha.

Because honestly we have to remember kids are learning things everyday and seeing new things everyday.. they are so innocent and pure so they don't know EVERYTHING that we know as of yet...

And as we're currently in self isolation because of this whole coronavirus pandemic currently.. I've been able to observe them more closely.. the way they express themselves and the way they react to certain things isn't due to misbehaviour (it can be sometimes, don't get it twisted!) but sometimes it's a way of trying to tell us something-- especially if speech isn't a strong point at the moment.

I can imagine the mind of a child like... a hamster in a wheel... going around and around and around until they eventually burn themselves out. 
But us as parents really do have to take time out and not react so harshly sometimes.. I'm talking to myself here! Number 1, because sometimes they are doing something.. but it's not anything bad.. they're trying to show you something or put your attention on something.

I'm learning something new everyday about my children and I find it immensely humbling.

It's a blessing.

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