This last week I have been using the word "No" for the first time. I have tried to use other words with Evan other than "No". I believe that "No" is used too often. I want to use this opportunity to use more descriptive words with him. I use "gentle" and "careful" and "slowly". I like to save the word "No" for more pressing or immediate responses. It's my theory and we will see if it sticks.
As I found myself using the word "No", Evan would look up at me and obey my request. It was amazing that he understood me. His little face would look up at me after I had said "No, Evan let's not play with cords. Let's play with your ball". I would hear my own voice and watch Evan's response to me all in slow motion and all the time realizing that I am the Mom. He is going to depend on me for so much more than he does now. Just when I get comfortable with where we are it all changes. I can't even comprehend what is next. We are on a journey together. It is one that only Evan and I will know. It is one where he is the child and I am the Mom. Yea, I am the Mom.
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