One thing that can be difficult for kids who have spent time in an institutionalized setting is creative play. Thomas sometimes has difficulty amusing himself without direction from a parent or one of his sisters, so I am always happy when I discover him immersed in some game of his own making. Today, our young adventurer was practicing his skill with a "bullwhip" he made himself with a flute cleaning rod and a long piece of leftover fleece fabric.
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I've heard that our children often come home with that skill, and are flabbergasted that American kids have no clue....It did take a lot of patience, putting toys away and bringing them back out a month later (sometimes over the course of several months) to get T to the point of being able to play well. However, drawing was a hit from the beginning. But even that he had to learn. Consider a home that has no paper and no writing implements. Learning how to color in a coloring book took much longer than just drawing on a blank piece of paper.
I'm sorry, but when I saw the caption about Cracking that whip, Devo began singing in my head...just what I need. LoL
Your family is adorable. Not sure I'm gonna let my boys have a whip any time soon.
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