One of Lizzies favourite pastimes is getting us to read to her. My heart sinks every time I see her stumbling towards me with a mountain of books. She settles herself next to me and expects me to read every one at least twice. I am grateful however for her passion for learning.
We have a collection of lonely planet books on our bottom bookshelf in our room which Lizzie usually likes to take off the shelf and leave them in a pile for mummy to put back. But today she picked one up and settled herself next to me and asked me to read it to her. 'It's called Thailand' I said, 'And you have to go on a plane to get there.' Her eyes lit up at this statement. Lizzie loves planes.
So we started to look at the pictures (which to be honest is mainly what mummy does too!) of these lovely exotic destinations. I talked to her about monks, elephants, pretty seasides, lots of pretty colours and smells...I started to get excited myself.
We went through each book and went on a trip round the world. New York, France, India, New Zealand... She did make me laugh when I pointed to the statue of liberty. She screwed up her face and said..'Reindeer!'
Almost....
But it was lovely seeing her interest and enthusiasm in all these places. It made me hope she would have my passion for travelling when she is older. And it made me even more determined to take her with us round the world so she can experience these things for herself.
Unfortunately with a baby on the way and Ryan half way through an expensive career change, our hopes of going anywhere exotic have dwindled slightly. However that does not stop us saving up for these wonderful trips, and teaching our children about the world.
Here's to many more exciting adventures!
Lovely new post, Mary. I find it funny how Lizzie loves planes, even when there's one in the sky she looks up and points.
ReplyDeleteIt wouldn't surprise me if Lizzie becomes a globetrotter like yourself, shes a little explorer. Its good to see the world and see what else is out there. I suppose its why I love aquariums so much, they're so exotic (plus, I love fish).
Keep these blog posts coming, I do like your positive outlook, and its something I need to have (to be honest). 'Hope Baby No.2 isn't giving you too much grief.
Ps. I think the "Statue of Reindeer" sounds better.