Come here quick! Come see what I've done! Yes, those were the words bursting out of Little Dudely a couple of days ago. He's 5 and enjoys his accomplishments. I never know quite what to expect. As I followed him to the scene of his latest triumph I caught myself caught between curiosity and dread.
What I found is in the picture. It might be hard to tell, but my 40 lb guy had disconnected the two parts of our sectional sofa and started to rearrange the furniture. He wanted to put it back "the way it used to be." This is not the project I had hoped for. He ran to one end of the short section, squatted down and lifted that end. "Look! I can pick it up. I'll help you Mom." Funny thing is, I can't remember how long ago it was when it used to be any way but the way it started the day. But he can.
He'd been asking to rearrange the livingroom for awhile, and this is what happens when I put things off for a few days. I try to remember all the positive traits he's showing that will be awfully handy as an adult someday. Let's see, there's determination, belief in himself and his ideas, focus, willingness to take responsibility for his own happiness, enthusiasm, confidence...
After my initial (and momentary, I hasten to add) dismay, I laughed. What was the point of doing anything else? He was telling me something very clearly: it's time to vacuum behind and under the couch. No, no, that wasn't it. It was time to rearrange. So we did. He's pleased as can be, and I have to say, I enjoy the new layout too. Thanks Dudely!
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