I've always loved Christmas and have many fond memories of Christmas as a child and I hope that our boys will too. Most children get very excited about Christmas and can hardly wait for
the big day. Emmett's big brother, Corbin, is no exception and enjoys
everything about Christmas. He could hardly wait to put up the tree and
eagerly opens a window of our Advent calendar
every day. He knows the true meaning of Christmas, but like most 6-year-old boys, he also has a list of toys that he'd like to find under the tree on Christmas morning.
Unlike his brother, it's hard to say what Emmett thinks about Christmas. I know that he likes being with family and seeing the people that he loves, but it's hard to answer the question: "what would Emmett like for Christmas?" For those of you who don't know him very well, he isn't highly motivated by toys. In fact, there are only a few toys that will keep his attention for more than just a few seconds. When he was younger, I would come up with a list of things that I thought he might like or that would help him with his fine motor skills, but the older he gets, the harder it is to come up with a list. He does like things with music and lights and will sometimes show a little interest, but he'd still rather be in someone's arms or crinkling wrapping paper, than playing with a toy.
Emmett also shows very little interest in television or movies. He will occasionally turn to the television when he hears a song, but only for a few seconds. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but a new DVD would definitely not be on his wish list!
Emmett may not care much for television or toys, but there are a few things he does like. One of his favorite things and biggest motivators is food. He especially likes puffcorn, yogurt, and fruit pouches, but he will eat just about anything you put in front of him. If he is fussy, he is likely ready for something to eat or drink. If you want him to do something, just pull out his favorite snack and you will be amazed at what he can do.
Another one of his favorite things is people. He doesn't know a stranger and will go up to anyone and grab their hand. Even though he doesn't talk, you can definitely tell when he sees a familiar face and he hates it when anyone says goodbye. He also gives great hugs and loves to be tickled.
Emmett's Christmas list may not look like a typical 4-year-old's list, but if he could tell us what he wants, I believe that his list would look something like this:
Lots of yummy snacks
Hugs and kisses
Tickles and snuggles
Spending time with my favorite people
Emmett will DEFINITELY be getting everything on his list this year!
Merry Christmas and don't forget that the greatest gift that you can give anyone is love!
Unlike his brother, it's hard to say what Emmett thinks about Christmas. I know that he likes being with family and seeing the people that he loves, but it's hard to answer the question: "what would Emmett like for Christmas?" For those of you who don't know him very well, he isn't highly motivated by toys. In fact, there are only a few toys that will keep his attention for more than just a few seconds. When he was younger, I would come up with a list of things that I thought he might like or that would help him with his fine motor skills, but the older he gets, the harder it is to come up with a list. He does like things with music and lights and will sometimes show a little interest, but he'd still rather be in someone's arms or crinkling wrapping paper, than playing with a toy.
Emmett also shows very little interest in television or movies. He will occasionally turn to the television when he hears a song, but only for a few seconds. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but a new DVD would definitely not be on his wish list!
Emmett may not care much for television or toys, but there are a few things he does like. One of his favorite things and biggest motivators is food. He especially likes puffcorn, yogurt, and fruit pouches, but he will eat just about anything you put in front of him. If he is fussy, he is likely ready for something to eat or drink. If you want him to do something, just pull out his favorite snack and you will be amazed at what he can do.
Another one of his favorite things is people. He doesn't know a stranger and will go up to anyone and grab their hand. Even though he doesn't talk, you can definitely tell when he sees a familiar face and he hates it when anyone says goodbye. He also gives great hugs and loves to be tickled.
Emmett's Christmas list may not look like a typical 4-year-old's list, but if he could tell us what he wants, I believe that his list would look something like this:
Lots of yummy snacks
Hugs and kisses
Tickles and snuggles
Spending time with my favorite people
Emmett will DEFINITELY be getting everything on his list this year!
Merry Christmas and don't forget that the greatest gift that you can give anyone is love!
Checking out the first snow of the season
Emmett and big brother, Corbin
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