Today Wes once again reminded me that he does things when Wes is ready to do things.
We sprung for a season pass to our local pumpkin patch this year. Wes and I spend a morning or two each week exploring the farm and getting our hands (and pants and shoes and jackets) dirty. But each time we have gone, Wes has refused to do what I thought would be the most exciting thing for him: the giant, inflatable trampoline.
The first time he didn't want to take his shoes off. The next time he told me the fan was too scary. Then there were "too many peoples." Though I never let on (I have at least learned that much by this point), I always felt little frustrated that my kiddo wasn't as carefree as those other kids I saw jumping and having a great time.
Today I didn't even bother mentioning it. We played in the grain bins, fed the goats, dug in the sandbox, and noshed on favorite pumpkin doughnuts. Then Wes said "I'm going to go jump with that boy," and headed right over to the trampoline. My heart fluttered nervously as I waited for him to decide that the rubber mulch felt weird on his bare feet, or the fan was blowing too hard today, or that the sweet lady supervising the area was a little too scary. Nope. Not one of those things stopped him, and before I knew it this was happening...
Wes is a cautious dude. He always has been. But so am I. And so is Dad. How many times do I need to witness Wes having space and time to grow and eventually doing everything he needs to do, just on Wes' schedule? So next time I'm up at night worrying (probably tonight) about potty training or pacifiers or preschool readiness, maybe I should just take a hint from Wes and mind my own business, give him a little space, and relish all the great moments that happen in the meantime.
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Wes is such a beautiful child. He's kind, sensitive and very loving. He will guide you through parenthood. Enjoy your blessing and relax!
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