so we know that our kid loves dirt. he's all boy, for sure. dirt, trucks, cars, trains, construction vehicles, and more dirt. he is most happy playing with some combination of those things. but it's fun watching these interests evolve, watching him learn, hearing him speak more articulately about them, discovering new things.
today was beautiful, so out we went. the box of dirt is a favorite hang-out, and i obliged him once more. i can't resist those big brown eyes. but today, we discovered some new fun...dandelions and worms!
dandelions and dirt were eaten...he survived. he laughed. he said dirt is "yucky" (thankfully..). the dandelions in his mouth were especially hilarious. he was not a fan but was totally fascinated. and then we found the worm.... after the dirt and dandelions, my first instinct was to say "don't eat it!". he obeyed, fortunately, and then we got to talk about it being an animal, why God made worms (because they help the garden? right?), how we have to be gentle with them. then i found myself offering to pick it up for him (what?! that unconditional love kicked in, i suppose. i just wanted to see him smile!). he held it in his hand for a few seconds and then quickly shook it off. we watched it wriggle for a little bit, covered it back up with dirt, and started digging for more.
it was such a fun little snippet of time. watching his amazement. his wonder. i will do anything to make him happy. even pick up worms.
