I can watch a movie once, twice, if I really like it even three of four times. Yesterday, as I put my daughter to bed, we started the daily night time routine. As expected I heard for the umpteenth time, “I want to hear the Goodnight moon story.” I have tried everything from hiding the book, introducing a new book, telling a different story… no matter what, our day has to end with the Goodnight moon story.
Really, what is it with kids and reading the same story over and over? It’s not that I did not want to read that book to her, it’s a great book. I just felt like it might be good to introduce some new concepts and bring in some variety.
Yesterday, I decided to experiment! I opened the book and started constructing a new story from the pictures. She listened to every word I said…though with a question mark on her face. After making up something about the last page, I closed the book with a feeling of achievement and silent triumph. As I was reaching for the light switch, there came the words, “OK now I want to hear the REAL goodnight moon story!”
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I am guessing that kids at this age love routine and things they can relate to and easily remember. Frankly speaking there is so much reassurance in a routine you know and you are comfortable with.
ReplyDeleteI've been thru these years...very soon they forget and move on to new things...enjoy it while it lasts :)