What Makes a 3-Year-Old Cry?

October5

Our three-year-old grandson has a pretty happy disposition and not much gets him down, but he was in tears this morning. We’re having a bit of a blow here on the east coast – a nor-easter with lots of rain and winds that are gusting to 100 km/hr (60mph). The ‘breezes’ caught the tree that held the start of the tree-house that Grampa is building for Steven – and took it out by the roots. Tire swing’s gone, too.

treehouse down

The silver lining? As Steven, who never cries for long, says: “I can fill up that hole with water and jump in the B-I-G puddle!”

posted under Family & Friends, Grace in Small Things, Weather

12 Comments to

“What Makes a 3-Year-Old Cry?”

On October 5th, 2011 at 4:00 pm Nan Says:
Wow, that’s a strong wind! It is windy here too, mostly gusts. Sadie, our dog hates the wind and follows me everywhere.
On October 5th, 2011 at 4:03 pm Debbie Says:
Nan, I’m told it’s what called a “Cape Hatteras blow” LOL
On October 6th, 2011 at 4:40 pm Alyce Says:
Aw, that’s so sad!
On October 6th, 2011 at 4:54 pm Debbie Says:
He’s taking it pretty well, Alyce. Thankfully, we have 3-day weekend this week and Grampa has an extra day to work on fixing it. First – cut up the tree and get rid of it, second – fix the fence, and then…it’s always something. 😉
On October 6th, 2011 at 5:22 pm Leslie Says:
Oh no! That would make me cry too. I lost two mature elms to Dutch Elm Disease last year and I was distraught for weeks. I planted two new trees on the other side of the yard but it will never be the same. I empathize with your grandson’s feelings.
On October 7th, 2011 at 5:25 pm Debbie Says:
Oh, I’m so sorry, Leslie – elms are such beautiful trees, too. This was just a scrubby maple but was so perfect for the tree house, the tire swing & learning to climb trees. We’ll replant, but you’re so right – it can never be the same.
On October 7th, 2011 at 11:55 am Barbara Says:
Nothing more fun than a little boy and a B-I-G puddle. Happy splashing!
On October 7th, 2011 at 5:23 pm Debbie Says:
Barbara, I had forgotten how much JOY they can derive from such a simple thing. He comes in soaked but sooo happy!
On October 8th, 2011 at 4:41 pm Jenners Says:
Awww…that is worth crying about. I bet Grampa was crying a bit too.
On October 8th, 2011 at 5:24 pm Debbie Says:
Grampa would have cried, I think, Mrs. J., but the tree-house itself is pretty much in one piece and just needs to be righted and completed.
On October 14th, 2011 at 3:47 pm Cathy Says:
Whew! At least the tree house didn’t break up into splinters.

Don’t tell anyone, but I still feel like your grandson when I see a big puddle! LOL
On October 14th, 2011 at 9:23 pm Debbie Says:
Yes, Cathy – we’re very glad the tree-house suffered no damage at all…and I especially won’t tell Steven about your puddle fantasies! 😉