we are entering into a new stage at our house where my three turning four-year-old likes to spend hours changing from one activity to another. meanwhile i am trying to manage household chores and playing with her a little bit (or at least paying attention to her) all at the same time. a baby is just happy to chew on a toy or roll around, but my girl needs a little more guidance.
the man and i regularly just put aside our chores and watch alexis play independently. i love to see how her play develops, listen to the conversations she has with her animals, and notice which toys she is most interested in. by taking time to observe, i can tweak independent time and make it more fun for her by adapting our activities to fit her interests and newly developing skills. we also learn a lot about our own parenting skills by listening to the conversations she has with her dolls. :)
some moments just need to be enjoyed and observed, not photographed.
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