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Thursday, February 12, 2009

One Tender Moment

I have been reading to Weston practically since he was born. He only recently started to take a keen interest in the stories, I think because he is finally starting to understand enough to make it interesting.
Well, a couple days ago I told him to pick a book and we would read it together before bed (per our usual ritual.) He grabbed the Velveteen Rabbit, which is one of my favorites. Usually he wants to turn the pages faster than I read the story, and only partially pays attention.

This time he sat quietly, looking intently at each and every picture. When we got to the part in the story where the velveteen rabbit is so sad that he sheds a real tear, Weston wouldn't let me turn the page. He just kept rubbing the face of the bunny on the page, and touching that big juicy teardrop. Every time I tried to turn the page, he would turn it back and softly touch the bunny face while quitely jabbering in the same tone I use when comforting him. He understood that the rabbit was sad, and he was trying to make him feel better! Jason came over and asked, "do you love the rabbit? do you want to give him kisses?"
Weston immediately put the page up to his face and kissed it. At that point, I think he was convinced that he had sufficiently consoled the poor little rabbit, and we were able to finish the story.
It was a sweet moment. I hope that moments like these will help Weston grow to love reading the way his parents do!

12 comments:

Miss Ashley said...

that is a pretty darn cute story

Amy said...

That is so cute. I love it when they start to comprehend things. Your are going to have so much fun with him in the next few months.

Courtnie said...

Very sweet. Lexi is always fascinated with pictures depicting sadness. She wants to make them feel better too!

By the way, sending the Mary Englebreit notebook isn't a big deal. I have about 5 random notebooks as it is and it only cost 1 dollar!

Angie Larkin said...

Ok...haven't read the post yet, I'm o the run, so don't think I'm an insensitive pig for not commenting on "tender moment" :) V-day party at 10 am. Call me if you need 740-2442

Audrey Taylor said...

I stopped in at your blog because the title and most recent post looked interesting on Jill Mennings blog. I'm glad I did! I don't even know you but I found a couple, okay a few, things in common. I didn't serve a mission, but I consider myself to be on one now as my husband was just called as the bishop in October. I would love to learn to garden, and my last baby was born at home. I can't guess what your baby will be because I don't know you and your family. But congratulations on being "with child"! I can get really into political issues too, and I also love our country.

Canyon Girl said...

So sweet Michelle. I love moments like this. What a sweet, sweet boy Weston is.

i said...

man i love this blog reunion motif. i love that all my friends can meet/get to know the others...then we're all just one big happy!

i also love you cutsie rabbit story. it's so nice when boys are sweet....and rough!

Lynette said...

AWWWW that is so cute. I love moments like that, they make your job as a mom so rewarding. What a sweetie!!

Lynette said...

AWWWW that is so cute. I love moments like that, they make your job as a mom so rewarding. What a sweetie!!

Megan said...

That is SO sweet. What a tenderhearted little boy you have. Keep up the good work--I married into a family of tenderhearted men, and they make the best husbands! Heck, in 21 years or so, we should introduce our kids...now there's a thought!

The Kammeyers said...

What an ADORABLE moment! Thanks for sharing! :)

P.S. Hope you guys had a nice Valentine's Day!

~Lauren

Megan said...

Michelle--in answer to your question on MY post, we're moving to Portland to live with my parents while Karl finds a job. I'm actually pretty excited--free babysitting, free TiVo, and time with my parents, who are a lot of fun. Let's hope Karl will feel the same!