Several weeks back we were playing in the basement by the play kitchen. Emerson had a real glass of water that she was asking J to drink in a very motherly way.
"Take sip J."
J did the first few times. He played along, pretending it was good and he was happy to have some. Then he didn't want any more.
"No thank you Em."
"J, sip!"
"No, I'm ok Em."
"J, sip!"
Then, instead of saying no, he sighs and takes the cup. He puts the glass to his mouth and drinks....and drinks...and drinks till it is empty.
"All done Em."
It was priceless. He played along till he did not. He did not get upset but found a way to move on to something new.
She always asks where he is and lights up when she sees him. He calmly talks to her (unless she is taking action figures from him) and asks her questions mimicking how we do. He helps her with her shoes, tries to distract her when upset, and encourages her when learning something new. He is patient with her more than he is not and can usually be persuaded to share his toy or find her a comparable super hero to play with.
Continue this always J. Look out for your baby sister. She is a special gift, just as you are to her!
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