I recently bought Rose some new sneakers and all they had in her size were ones with laces. Hello, foolish shoe designers, not to many 4 year olds can tie their own shoes. She wore them to school yesterday and her teacher commented about how many times she had to tie Rosie's shoes. I felt really guilty about this and decided if she wanted to wear them again for school she would have to learn to tie them herself.
Lily made that happen this morning. As they were putting on their shoes to head out the door Lily gave her a quick demonstration on how to do it. Next thing I hear is Rosie yelling, "Mummy, Mummy, Mummy I tied my own shoes". And she had, very well, without my help. and she did it again and again. It wasn't a fluke. Then I heard, Daddy, Daddy, Daddy, I tied my shoes". Her teacher was thrilled with her and Rosie was walking on air, with her laces tied tight of course.
You see it is things like this that make me realise just how big they are getting. Everyday one or both of them comments on how big they are now and I just mumble something under my breath as they reach on their tippy toes to touch something they couldn't reach just mere moments ago.
I think certain milestones we don't mind saying sayonara to, diapers would be one. Really who likes 'em. Bibs was another for me, boy was I glad to be done with them. I find them yucky but totally necessary.
It all happens so fast, every stage comes and goes with record speed and before you know you baby is in school. Getting rid of the crib was a biggy for me. Since I am 90% certain at his point that Rosie is the last one I am giving things away and that makes all these things even more final. I remember the day that Lily told me she no longer needed to stand on a little stool to brush her teeth or wash her hands I felt so sad.
Rosie, I am so proud of you for tieing your shoes all by yourself but could you please just slow down a bit. I want to freeze you at this age, just for a bit longer.
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Congrats to Rosie!!
My middle child tells everyone that I locked him in his room for TWO weeks until he learned how to tie his shoes!
You know what...he still walks around with them untied at forty something!(It's too early to think)
I can relate to you on this one Dawn. My mom bought Liam new shoes too and they had ties instead of velcro. Everyday he would come home with them untied and his teacher telling me he wouldn't stop untying them during school. He even had his card turned to "yellow" one day because of those darn shoes. I know he was doing it himself because they were double knotted every morning. I never thought to have Natalie teach him how to do it himself. I'm going to suggest that tonight. Will make my life much easier.
I agree with you on how quickly they're growing up. I just noticed Liam can finally reach the bathroom faucet and wash his own hands without help. He is so proud of himself. :-)
xoxo
Great job on the shoes!
There is a reason why teens are the way they are...they drive you nuts, but then you are ready for them to be all grown up and move out. I know that sounds cliche, but it's really true. We have an 18 yr old that is going to college & living at home. Our relationship with him has been challenging at times, but is pretty good now. While we would miss him like crazy, I do look forward to him being responsible for himself and moving on. That being said...I hope he finds a nice local girl to marry so that he won't move too far away! LOL! (NO NURRY ON THAT OR GRANDKIDS! LOL!)
Tying a shoe at 4 is a milestone! My girls didn't learn until they were older, and Jasmine learned before Jade. Jade didn't want Jasmine having "one up on her" so she learned within a day!
fantastic...xxxxxbb
You tell Rosie that Kerri still does not know how to tie her own shoes and uses velcro ones. Good job Rosie!
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