My son walked in from school about a hour ago. Each day I make a conscious effort to have distractions off when he comes through the door. Having my self available and free of the phone or computer gives him my undivided attention should he want to talk.
He didn't.
He had the glazed over look in his eyes that said, "I have had a rough day!" and "No, I do not want to talk about it."
So I did not even ask.
Nor did I remind him of the after school chores that need to be done.
I just let him "veg". I gave him the gift of TIME. ALONE.
That is hard for a mom to do. At least this mom. I want to hear about the day. Fix things....and then...get stuff done.
But over the years from preschooler on up, I have gleaned from countless mistakes I have made....and let him just BE.
You are so wise. I think this is just a boy thing because girls always want to talk about it. lol
ReplyDeleteI have learned much in silence.
ReplyDeleteSo true.