Attached Kids

There is a term used freely today called 'Attachment Parenting' which basically means developing a strong bond with your child through various ways. I have practiced AP since before my first child was born 6,573 days ago...that seems like so long in days! He turns 18 this Sunday. I am the mother of an ADULT...egad! Anyhooo... AP is kind of a way of life around here and it means something different for each parent that practices it.

For me, it meant that I was in tune with what my kids needed and what was best for them at the time. For my youngest child in particular, this meant I carried him. ALOT. In fact I would sew standing up with him in a pouch or ring sling on my chest. I have skills.

What this means today is that he prefers to be with me...AT ALL TIMES. On the same floor of the house, and often in the same room. I am constantly stepping or tripping over him. For example, about 30 minutes ago I tripped over this as I got up from the embroidery machine...

A bunch of PUL, some fabric scraps, and a seemingly harmless pile of pocket diapers. Kendra's pocket diapers sent to me for embroidery. There are 19 of them. Underneath them is a child...if you look carefully, you can see his socks. He took each diaper out of the shipping box and covered himself with them. It's a game he loves to play, 'Can you see me now?' and he plays it all day long. Today, apparently, with pocket diapers. Off to the laundry they go!

At least he was being patient about waiting until I was finished with my work so I could make him some lunch!