isn't it funny...
.....how we think that little ones around us sometimes don't understand.Above is a drawing my 3 1/2 year old drew of our family under a rainbow, dad, mum, Aidan & Amelie.
"I drew mum sad"...
Even though we try to shield them from certain things like the pain of grief, it managed to get through and appear on a day when I thought I was 'happy mum'.
We try not to shield them from too much because we feel it's very important to their development, emotionally, socially and physically.
so yes, I may sometimes be 'sad mum' but I hope that it's something we will be able to talk about together and be able to deal with.
what do you think?
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I love that picture, bless her little cotton socks, you're even colour-co-ordinated!
ReplyDeleteMy kids have seen me sad, and I think it's one thing to show people have ups and downs but it's another to burden your kids with sadness - it's a fine line. Mums try so hard to protect their babies too, a lot of the time they neglect themselves.
Sending you my love Cathie - you are going through a lot, but rainbows help alot don't they? xxx
Its a beautiful picture.. and I agree with your post. Life encompasses many emotions and feelings and its ok for our kids to know this too :)
ReplyDeleteI think children understand things on such and intuitive level. They understand but they also don't. That's why you have to help them understand.
ReplyDeleteIt does get easier my friend. xxx
Oh Cathie, I am so sorry. Amelie's drawing is beautiful in its naivety but so full of empathy. I hope you get to spend lots of time under a rainbow with your gorgeous family. XX
ReplyDeleteI'm always amazed at how the littlies can actually read between the lines and see things that others can't. I hope it will get easier, and Amelie will be able to draw happy mummy.
ReplyDeleteI hope all is well Cathie and you're having a nice weekend, I think kids these days are wise beyong their years...not oblivious like we were as little 3 year olds I suppose...I am at times in shock by the intelligent observations my little michaela makes...
ReplyDeleteI wish our troubles pass quickly. I do not know something from income :(
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Amazing how cluey kids are . I hope you are happy mum again soon .
ReplyDeleteCathie, as your daughter has drawn you under a rainbow it shows she is aware of your sadness but is not afraid of it.
ReplyDeleteWishing you all the very best xx
How perceptive children are and it looks like you have a very insightful little girl.
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You are handling things beautifully. How else do the wee ones learn empathy and how emotions work? And nothing works when you hold everything in. That stuff also always gets through and then becomes something to be worried and fearful of.
ReplyDeleteOh my dear Cathie...I beleive also drawings are very important for children it helps them getting things "out" (and for us whatever allow us to do so!)...which is vital as you probably know...I really like and agree with many posts but specially Leonie...I was also explained that it is very important to explain why we are sad or grumpy or... to our children, as sometimes they can mistake being part of the cause...
ReplyDeleteHug xx
Your daughter is beautiful - it is lovely that she drew that big rainbow to make you feel better. I hope you do feel happier again soon. xx
ReplyDeleteI hope you are feeling better & happier today. It is totally ok for everyone to see life has it's ups & downs. Children are amazing at showing how they feel so it's only fair we are open with them. I hope that you have that gorgeous picture on your fridge :) X
ReplyDeleteAs mother's we need to let our children see us as human. When my father passed away suddenly my daughter was about the same age as yours and I would talk with her about being sad that he was gone. I am sure she saw me crying. The funny thing is now 3 years later at age 6 she is going through the grief that she never really understood when she was younger. She suddenly wants memories of my dad, wants to talk about his life, and cries over missing him. In some ways it seems easier because now I can talk to her about him without breaking down since my grief has lessened. Take care of yourself at this sad time.
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