So the other day while I was sitting at the chiropractor I was reading an article about how to get your children to talk about their day at school. I thought it was really interesting and felt bad that I hadn't asked Bridger more questions earlier that day when he got home. So I decided I would try it out on him the next afternoon. It when a little like this:
Me: {remembering the wording in the article} So tell me three things about your day {this is suppossed to get them to "really" talk and open up}
Bridger: Why?
Me: {sad, thinking stupid article} because I want to know
Bridger: Uh, I don't know
Me: {remembering the next thing the article said to ask} tell me your favorite part of the day
Bridger: Recess
Me: Well, what did you like about school {putting a lot of emphasis on the word "school"}
Bridger: I already told you...recess {then off he ran to a more exciting place, probably thinking what is with my mom!!}
Oh the joys of communication!
Macie gets home soon...we will see how this little article works on her (today is her first day back at pre-school).
