From the Eyes of Babes

I love little children.  I love watching their faces as the wheels move inside their little heads, pondering and interpreting the world around them.  Just the other day my youngest grandson Kaspar reached a milestone in his development that positively amazed me.  He was a bit fussy during our last FaceTime chat so I thought I would try to amuse him by singing the “Itsy-Bitsy Spider” song complete with hand gestures.  I caught his attention briefly but then he simply rolled his eyes as if to say, “Really Nana?”  I honestly wasn’t expecting such a mature expression of ennui from a 21 month old child!

So, I guess I’m going to have to step up my game with this kid.  The simple songs and nursery rhymes that worked for my children apparently aren’t going to cut it with this new crop of humans.  I suppose just as I made sure I was au currant with my kids when they were growing up by listening to their music, I may have to devote some time researching what the modern toddler is in to.  I’d sure hate to have a repeat of last week’s performance review!