Tuesday, August 09, 2011

The appearance of logic and grammar

A life lesson that Amiri has been learning recently is 'being patient'.  He is growing accustomed to waiting nicely for things without getting antsy, or rudely grabbing and snatching.  He frequently hears, 'Don't be impatient.'  His little ears interpret the word as 'in-patient', though, and I guess I haven't bothered to correct him.

Yesterday, while I was in the middle of doing the dishes, Amiri asked me to read him a book.  I told him I would love to, but that he would please have to wait until I finish up in the kitchen.  "OK, Mama, I will wait nicely for you," he replied, and went to sit on the couch and idly page through his book, looking at the pictures. 

I clattered my way through the dishes and then tackled the wiping-up of the counter and stove.  I was taking longer than Amiri had hoped.  But he dealt with it maturely and didn't make demands.  He simply made a hinting observation.  "Mama, I am still waiting for you nicely.  I am being very out-patient."
 

4 comments:

Mom said...

A lesson it would be very good for all of us to learn!

Anonymous said...

I will also try to be more "out patient" today! Please give Amiri a big hug from Humza's mama.
Saima

Allie said...

Today I told myself to be outpatient when I started getting flustered about something. Amiri is teaching me!

Auntie Kathie said...

I love how Amiri is able to understand and do this patiently waiting thing....