While at Kangaroo Zoo, Rex experienced the not-so-fun phenomenon of sharing playspace with much older, rowdier boys. He left the infants' jumping area in a heartbroken huff, and on his way out was greeted by an adorable girl of about two and a half. I thought she was going to Rex to offer him some consolation, but instead she put a hand on each of his shoulders and shoved him to the ground. Rex couldn't believe anyone would do such a thing, and he sat on the ground and sobbed. A few seconds later, though, he stood up, put his nose an inch from the girl's, clenched both fists, and screamed as loud as he could. His hands shook and his eyes blazed with rage. I was so proud of him for 1) standing up for himself and 2) letting that little girl have a piece of his mind without inflicting physical pain. It was just awful for me to have to get up and tell Rex and the little girl to be nice, because inside I was thinking, "That's what you get, you little brat!" Aren't I terrible? Bottom line: don't mess with Rex...or his mama.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
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What a great story. Way to go Rex!
What a tough guy! Some little kids, I think, push other little kids down because someone keeps doing it to them and they finally have someone small that they can give the same treatment to. When we lived in MI and Isaac was like 2 years old, every time he would see Brynn's cute little Joseph, he'd stop what he was doing, go over to the boy and push him over. It was weird because it was only him that he'd do it to as if it were a task he had to accomplish and it wasn't even done with spite, just, "o.k. pushed little boy J., now back to the slide." It never ended, we just stopped meeting socially, or at least with both children around at the same time.
You should be proud, what a great moment! :)
I too, like to hang back just a little to see what my kids will do in a situation. I like to see if they will defend or offend (for that matter) it does no good to swoop in anytime you think there might be a problem. I am glad that Rex stood up for himself. It is a jungle out there. Our kids have to learn to navigate it all. I enjoy reading yout blog!! Keep the posts coming!
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