Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Mommy Play vs. Daddy Play

This "tube 'o bugs" was another birthday gift. Let me tell you, it's a hit. I'm quite certain he plays with it everyday. And, of course, if he's playing with it, that means he wants you to play with it too. Chris and I have spent much time familiarizing ourselves with the variety of creatures that dwell in the tube. But there is a significant difference in the experiences Jackson gets when he plays with his Daddy and when he plays with me. Here is an example from earlier today:

Jackson: "Mommy, play with the grasshopper."
Mommy: "Okay. Hi grasshopper. Jackson, where do grasshoppers live?"
Jackson: "In the grass."

Jackson: "Daddy, play with the dragonfly."
Daddy: "Okay, Jackson. The dragonfly is flying around. Look out Jackson! The dragonfly is going to poop on your head!"

True story.

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

OMG- Chris is so skinny!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

The "OMG- Chris is so skinny" comment...is from me.
~Jennifer Maples.

Colleen said...

I'm pretty sure your comment just made his day, Jennifer...

Anonymous said...

Sounds like our house. R and Daddy smash the shopping cart and doll stroller in a two-person demolition derby. R and Mommy take the doll for a stroll and keep her warm with a blanket...

Exit 465 said...

Just teaching the boy to be a man.

And Jennifer, have I ever told you that you're my favorite cousin and that I love you??

Anonymous said...

I told Chris he looked skinny and he never said he loved me.

Exit 465 said...

I love you, too, Murph!