for the longest time, aidan has never been able to say "sorry." the funny thing is that he knows when you say it and why-- he just refused to say it. when prompted by me or paul for him to apologize, he'd instantly cover his eyes with his hands or arms as if to shield himself from the shame. it was his version of a wordless "sorry."
it has just been in the last week or so that he will now say, "sorry!" but, as the elton john song-inspired post title implies, it is still hard for him to say. the other day, aidan pinched me when i didn't pick him up. (you wouldn't think such little fingers would hurt, but he's a little crab, i tell ya!.) so i prompted him, "say sorry, mama." to which he replied:
"sorry daddy!" (paul got a laugh out of that)
prompted again, he then said:
"sorry, mickey!"
prompted again, he then said:
"sorry mower!" (that would be his plastic toy mower in our kitchen)
finally, he said "sorry mama" and then went on his merry way.
at least he now says "bless you" whenever you cough, sneeze or blow your nose. so there's hope yet of raising a well-mannered little boy!
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My wife doesn't think I know how to say "sorry" either...must be a male thing! :)
Definitely not a male thing. Alyssa doesn't like to say sorry either. She normally goes with a kiss or hug instead. The other night she said sorry mama (I'm certain she was asleep) when she layed on my head - yes, she often joins us in the middle of the night. So, at least I know she has the ability.
this morning, aidan was using his toy broom to sweep the floors. paul has heaps of shoes piled near the front door. i heard aidan saying "sorry shoes" as he had to move them in order to sweep the floor!
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