As many of you know, my porch has become the epicenter of my universe. Today, with Ivan and Alan under my watch, I crafted a play area on a table for them to orbit consisting of trains and cars which we appropriately named “table town.” I’m still not used to watching two children at once, but continue to gain new skills in this area. Luckily Ivan is a very sweet child who focuses on toys for long periods of time. Only a few iffy moments when Alan didn’t like someone else in the driver’s seat of his bus.
My favorite moment was when we retreated to the back yard and with my prompting, they took turns pushing each other on the swing. I’m also learning how to prevent meltdowns. When Alan wanted to play with the “rocks”, an activity that I didn’t think would work out today, I quickly shifted Alan’s attention to the guitar. I enthusiastically exclaimed that we should go inside to show Ivan his guitar. The two of them bolted back up the stairs and I had masterfully prevented any rock-throwing incidents.
Once in the “blue room”, Alan grabbed his guitar, and Ivan sat in front of the keyboard, and the room filled with “music”. Alan even shared his guitar with Ivan. An incredible jamming session! Could this be the next new garage band in the works?
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