Team Ostler: Conventional = Boring

9.05.2012

Conventional = Boring

It used to drive me crazy that my boys like to do things opposite of the way they are "supposed" to be done. I've been known to describe Jimmy as "unconventional" because he always seems to put his own spin on whatever he's doing. I think I'm starting to catch the vision of their creative innovation and I hope that it will serve them well some day when they need to find a job. I love it that they are independent, creative, and imaginative. Here is one example of his creativity. In the morning, before he goes to school, Jimmy has the responsibility of emptying the dishwasher. This is usually what I find most mornings after he's done. He likes to build towers with the dishes. I think this one is the tallest tower he's gotten. Stacking the dishes in a nice, neat pile and putting them away - how boring! I never would have done something like that as a kid but I'm not Jimmy and thank goodness I'm not! I love this kid!! He keeps me smiling! :)

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9.05.2012

Conventional = Boring

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