At forest school today (I was a parent volunteer, if you missed my previous post), one of Jake's little friends wasn't feeling it. He was really quiet and didn't want to do any of the activities. I chatted to him for a bit, and he explained that he had woken up very early and he was tired. He walked around with me and Jake for a bit, but still didn't want to join in, and eventually announced that he was too tired to walk, and sat down on a log. Jake went over and sat next to him, and asked "Are you sad? Do you want my Mummy to sit next to you?" I thought that was such a sweet thing! He thinks that sitting next to me makes people feel better! 🥰 Well, that's how I'm interpreting that anyway. I did sit with his friend for a while and he told me a very long story, that I struggled to follow, but he seemed to enjoy telling it, so that's the main thing! And Jake happily wandered off, leaving me to chat to his friend. I'm happy that he's secure enough in our attachment and the knowledge that I'm HIS Mummy, that he could offer my listening ear to his friend, and not feel threatened. . #attachment #attachmentbuilding #attachmentdisorder #attachmentparenting #buildingattachments #therapeuticparenting #connectedparenting #connection #parenting #adoption #wholesome https://www.instagram.com/p/CpQKpb-owX9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=