I accidentally jammed Jaedon’s finger in the door this morning, in the process of putting him in his room for being naughty. So not only was he upset because he was in trouble but also because he now had a throbbing, slightly squashed finger. What’s a mum to do in that situation. There’s not much thought to it really – this is where the nuturing side kicks in and over-rides any pre-existing condition. Of course I forget about whatever he’s done and take him into my arms, trying to make the world a better place one hug at a time.
Gradually the tears subsided, and the sobs grew quieter. Calm enough to listen I asked him if he wanted a sticker (code-name for ‘band-aid’ or ‘plaster’) to make his finger feel better? He managed to squeeze out a feeble Yes, please, then proceeded to direct me as to where to place it. There, that was better. The world was suddenly a better place.
It’s remarkable how much better his finger was feeling, especially given he asked me to put the sticker on his forehead.
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