I'm Feeling....

In graduate school, I learned all about analyzing the drawings of children and how to ask questions to get them to express themselves. I promised myself then that I would never try to analyze anybody or anything outside of work. I don't think I have ever used any of my psychology training on Wyatt, but he often says...

"That makes me feel....." and fills in the blank with words like sad, happy, or excited.



It breaks your heart when you do something, and he looks calmly at you and says, "Mommy, that makes me feel sad." Or, "Mommy, don't do that. That makes me feel sad." He said that this morning when I threatened time out.

So, in a nutshell, somewhere along the way, I think I have used my psychology training directly on him. I don't think I have said, "Wyatt, tell me, how does that make you feel?" But, with the way he talks, I think I must have sub-consciously said something at some point!! At least he is expressing he feelings with words and not actions like hitting. Let's hope it stays that way!!