Sense of Direction
Every parent is allowed to think that their own children are the bomb. And even blog about it. So that's what I'm about to do. Please allow me to indulge.
One time we blogged about Taisei's ability to find his way out of a confusing hospital. I think it's been reconfirmed to us that Taisei really does have a good sense of direction. As Wami and Taisei were returning from a shopping trip to the Gateway Mall, Taisei pointed out the Energy Solutions Arena (former Delta Center) on the other side of the intersection.Taisei: ママー、ここ来たことあるねー。
(Mama, we have be here before, haven't we?)
Wami: そうねー（驚）ババとママと大成で来たねー。何見たっけ？
(That's right. [surprised!] Dad and mom and Taisei came here, huh? What did we watch?
Taisei: バスケットボール。
(Basketball!)
Wami: そうねー！！
(That's right!!)
He remembered that we went to watch the BYU/Utah State game there back on Dec. 6th with my San Jose buddy, Michael. Taisei loved the intense atmosphere and also enjoyed walking up and down the steep stairs (since mama had to sit on the 20th row and Mike hooked me up with 5th row seats!). Wow, Taisei really got his mom's sense of direction and nearly photographic memory! I have a pretty good sense of direction, but Wami's is nearly photographic.
I must indulge further here. On preschool days, when Wami deviates from her regular path way home from Taisei's preschool, he always knows. He'll ask "今日違うねー。" = "Mom, we're going a different way today, huh?" It's somewhat of a comfort to know that we at least won't have to worry about him getting lost too easily.Taisei definitely has his weaknesses and we acknowledge those as well, although, like 99% of parents out there, we normally drool over his accomplishments. For example, he's got pretty particular taste buds and doesn't enjoy eating that much. He's getting better and does eat more and more things. He's pretty shy until he gets comfortable and then gets totally hyper. We'll see if this changes in the future. He doesn't like to sit down to have chats with his parents. He's just like I was when I was a teenager! Anyway, I'm a firm believer that labeling can have negative psychological effects. So lets just say I'm capturing how he is at present day. One day, I'm sure he'll eat anything, be the most outgoing person in the world, and love talking to his parents. :)
posted by Jerin at
10:39 PM
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I have always been amazed by Wami's photographic memory and ability to remember any path she traveled. Especially because I never remember. That's cool that Taisei can do it at such a young age!
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Aaron and Emily, at
1/29/2009 8:44 AM
You are such a great daddy. Lately I have been reminded by Charles not to say negative things about Ailing to others. I need to be positive and mindful, and not to complain too much. :) After all they are kids and they are learning.
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Amber(怡文), at
1/29/2009 9:08 AM
Wow, it does sound like he has a great sense of direction. Lucky him - I have a terrible sense of direction.
When we were at the Children's Garden at Thanksgiving Point, he ran through the kid's maze almost perfectly. Obviously, they keep that thing fairly simple but I hit more dead ends than him. I was impressed at his luck but maybe it wasn't luck ...
Ha, your description of Taisei's lesser qualities sounds like a description of me as a kid. I was a super picky eater but I've gotten a lot better since oh ... age 20? I added tomatoes, sandwiches, salads, asparagus, pizza, Mexican food ... to the things I'm willing to eat, even if I don't like it all that much.
I wouldn't worry about him being too picky since it didn't seem to hurt me any. To date, I've been super healthy, got sick the least of anyone in the family (did you ever notice that?) ... and all this when I was technically below the recommended body fat percentage for a girl my height. I should note that I ate a lot when I was hungry, and ate huge servings - was just picky. It really didn't seem to be a problem.
Also, like Taisei, I was super shy when I met strangers and SUPER hyper when I got comfortable. Were you like that? I don't remember you or Emily being as bad as me in that way. I think I gave Michelle (and Manley) Lee's mom a huge headache at all her slumber parties.
Anyway, I think your conclusion of his future is more accurate than you think.
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Esther, at
1/29/2009 10:31 PM
We miss you guys. Loved reading about the potty success and how much you think the world of your little boy. Hope to see you guys soon!!
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Nate and Mags, at
1/30/2009 5:22 PM
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