Just in case you were wondering, you should never under estimate what your 5 year old is capable of. As a parent, it becomes harder every day to see your babies grow up and start becoming more and more like an adult. Then, when you feel that your baby girl has stopped growing up, she saves your family from being locked in the basement all day.
That's correct, my oldest, the pioneer of the Household Lollipop League helped my wife and youngest daughter out of a locked basement. They were playing in the basement for a while and then realized that the upstairs door was locked from the outside. The oldest, much to the surprise of my wife, suggested that her mother push her out the window of the basement and come back into the house from the garage. Her plan was to open the garage door with the keypad and then come into the house and open the basement door. All she needed was a chair to reach the keypad on the garage door.
She then proceeded to execute her plan to - a - T.
She was very proud of her accomplishments, and she told her story with an electric enthusiasm. You see, it made me realize that there is a world of potential that is begging to be released in these children's lives. All they need is the right opportunity and unconditional support
So the next time your young child asks to be the hero, make sure that you give them the chance. Their reaction to the accomplishment is quite rewarding.
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Chris told me this awesome story earlier in the week! How smart of your big girl!! I'd like to be at your house in case of an emergency! :) Hope the wife is feeling better-seriously, let me know if you guys need anything!
That's amazing. I guess it shouldn't be so surprising because kids run around climbing things like monkeys, getting into just about everything. Still, that's some elaborate critical thinking for a 5YO.
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