This past weekend my six-year old and my almost two-year old got in a power struggle, and my six-year old indicated that he would like to sell the two-year old. I could hardly believe what I was hearing. He told me he "hated" his little brother. I had him sit next to me as I explained how strong "hate" is and really what he meant to say was he didn't like how is little brother was behaving. My six-year old corrected me and said," No mommy you are wrong, I actually hate him." I didn't know what to say...
I then noticed the calendar I had made for Christmas. This month has a picture of my two headstrong boys "loving" each other. Here is the picture...
I then indicated that he should look up at the picture on the wall. What happened next was unexpected and amazing...his face softened. He started to cry. Without any words he ran into the living room and gently took his little brother by hand into their bedroom so he could go find the blanket that is pictured in this calendar, and start up a game of peek-a-boo.
Taking photos is important but it is the meaning that you give to your photos that really makes the difference.
