A few nights ago I had an epiphany while putting Elijah to bed. I thought bedtime...after the story and prayer....would be a nice time for Elijah and I to talk about anything that was on his mind....as time for him to ask any questions of his daddy. I envisioned him asking me how things worked or why we had to behave or where snow came from. I could see us both looking back on these conversations later as key Daddy and Elijah bonding time. Here's how our first attempt went:
(just finished telling the story and praying....)
Me: So buddy....I was thinking that this would be a good time for you and Daddy to talk about any questions you might have for Daddy.....is there anything you'd like to ask me?
Eli: Yes, Daddy, there is. Daddy?
Me: Yes, son (mentally refreshing my thoughts on theology, politics...)
Eli: I want to ask you.....could you lay with me for 10 minutes?
Me: Sure, buddy. Is there anything else you'd like to ask Daddy?
Eli: Yes, Daddy. Daddy, I like Diego (Nickelodeon TV character) do you think tomorrow you could take down all these Thomas (the Tank Engine) stickers and put up Diego stickers so I can have a Diego room?
Me: (slightly disappointed at the level of our conversation...and the change of heart towards Thomas) Well, we'll talk about that tomorrow buddy.
Eli: But Daddy...
Me: No more talking.
.....and off to sleep he went. I'm sure tomorrow we'll move onto theology and politics.
Monday, January 28, 2008
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