There are some things I say so often, I don't think they get heard anymore. For instance "no". Also "that's not ok", "keep your hands to yourself" and "be nice to your brother". Also sometimes I think Loren only hears me "selectively". If I had to pick the word I say the most during the day I would say, "don't", as in "don't lick the syrup off your plate", "don't push your brother over", "don't stand in the fridge", or the ever popular, "don't go outside naked".
The boy has some funny habits and ideas. I don't want to stunt his creativity, but I won't let him go out in his crazy getups. Today's choice was red shorts with a red football jersey (the kind that looks like mesh). I will however let him wear his shoes on the wrong foot when he puts them on by himself. I should try to come up with a way for him to remember which shoe goes on which foot, and I will, eventually. I try to make sure he looks good for school, decent for the park and playgroups, but at home anything goes. Sweats in the summer? Sure. Swimmers and a beanie? Go for it. Striped pirate socks and sandals? Go for it, matey.
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