I’ve been thinking about asynchronous development lately. Last week, we were on vacation. While at the beach one afternoon, the kids were busy collecting various shells. Suddenly… “Dad! Doesn’t this shell look just like the Leaning Tower of Pisa?!” Schizz and I could see the resemblance. I really would love to see the world through those big brown eyes!
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| Leaning Tower of Pisa shell. |
| Leaning Tower of Pisa. |
And lest readers think he’s always providing us with deep thoughts, here’s a journal entry depicting his favorite moment from vacation:
| Highlight of vacation. |
(Jumping over waves with his cousin while yelling, “Poop!!”)
Now, how’s that for asynchronous development?
Can you share a favorite asynchronous development moment? I’d love to hear from you!
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The soul is healed by being with children.
~Fyodor Dostoyevsky
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