JDaniel is still learning so much about everything in his world. He would love to fly freely and explore the world on his own terms much like a butterfly. There are times during the day that we need to crawl like a caterpillar through the lessons needed to grow into a beautiful butterfly. They are not always his favorite times of the day. Some lessons require time outs while others are teachable moments, learning from books or building on skills he has already acquired. These times can be frustrating for both of us. Learning isn’t always easy. Sometimes the same lessons need to be crawled through over and over again. Not all these times are tough. During some caterpillar times, JDaniel and I rejoice in lessons learned and concepts understood with loud cheers and flitting around the room.
Some day he will fly freely into the world. I hope he will remember the lessons he learned from his caterpillar moments.
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This was a lovely post. My little butterfly is almost ready to fly – she will be graduating from college next month. It’s amazing how fast the time goes. Kathy
It’s so fun when a child gets it. It makes it all worthwhile.
Oh I will be sad when mine fly the coop….I wish I could keep them home forever, but not really lol!!~ Thanks for stopping over at my blog!
I love the image this brings to mind. Yes they grow up too darn fast and fly away.
True! True!
I think about how much I’m learning too, and how grateful I am for the gift to crawl before the flight.
Cherish each moment … it does fly by all too quickly.
What a sweet post.JDaniel is such a smart cookie and he’ll have lots of fun learning new things for years to come.
Beautiful. And True.
I also love the photo “Looking at Butterfly Books” posted below.
Perfectly put.
Lovingly laid before us.
What a great way to look at it!
You are such a great mom and teacher! Love this post!
Sweet post!I sure will miss those caterpillar moments when the time comes.My only son is almost 8.Glad I have time to prepare myself to this feeling:)
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Oh I long for the caterpillar years. Mine are older, but I miss the times when we had no commitments and they were at home…such wonderful memories. Joni
You’ll miss those caterpillar days, trust me on this. How are the cooking lessons coming? Did you try the Key Lime Pie?
I just love your blog…
I suspect you’re a very good Mom. I’m sure JDaniel is learning well.
Children are constantly trying to move to the next step before they have mastered the one they are working on. And they do grow up so fast!! Enjoy all these little caterpillar moments.
So very true.
Remember these days because you will blink and they will be gone!My son is nineteen and I can still see him standing in the hall in his under-roos with his chili bowl hair cut, like it was yesterday!
What an absolutely thoughtful and love post!
Thank you for sharing this.
Can you make sure to put a link back to the Alphabe-Thurday main post of the week…where the linky is.
That way it makes it easier for everyone to visit all the posts!
Thanks for the wonderful, philosophical words as I travel through Alphabe-Thursdays letter “L”!
A+
What a terrific post for Alphabet Thursday! This teacher gives you an A++ on your work. JDaniel is a lucky boy to have such a caring Mom! This is my first time participating in alphabet Thursday! What fun!
so sweet! My baby (last one still at home) will soon be 17. oh my. Where does the time go?! I hopped over from Alphabe-Thursday and am so happy that I did! I am the new kid in class, and learning my way around. Please accept my invitation to drop in at my place one day this week when you get a moment. I have become a follower and hope you’ll do the same. until later…
How sweet. And I love that you see these moments for what they are rather than getting lost in frustration and not seeing the big picture. Beautiful!
Touching post. Thanks for stopping by!
Your have such a great blog! JDaniel is lucky to have you as a Mom. My children are grown but I’ve been blessed with a wonderful grandson and I’d love to read your blog so that it will give me ideas of things to do with him.
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JDaniel has a great mom. Love the idea of caterpillar moments. Great post!
And while crawling through the same lessons again and again, remember small children love repitition. Just drives adults crazy, tho. Enjoy the journey. Celebrate the victories.
Very insightful and as many have already said…time flies by so quickly.
Great post and so well said. They do grow up so quickly!
you keep reminding him and he’ll remember 😀
Well said. Been feeling rather caterpillar myself lately…
this kind of patience is helpful at all stages of our lives…i think you are very wise
it sounds like you are up to the challenge….