Saturday, July 25, 2009

Preston's friends

Some new people moved in next door about a week ago. They have 2 boys--Bentley and Lincoln. Bentley is almost 4 and Lincoln appears to be about 18 months. Preston just loves playing with them and it seems that they love playing with him too!

However...

Preston is in this hitting phase that is driving me nuts! Preston was at the boys' house on their trampoline. I looked out the window at them just in time to see Preston hit Bentley. His mom saw (and heard-cause Bentley was crying), went right over to Preston, scooped him up, told him he had to go home, and closed the gate on Preston.

He came home crying...told me that he hit Bentley but told me he didn't know why. I told him that when he hits he HAS to say sorry but because he hit Bentley and did not say sorry he can't play with those boys anymore today.

He was SO sad...

"I'll go say sorry to Bentley, please can I go play, I'll say sorry!"

Nope!

He had to stay home the rest of the day. Poor kid...but poor Bentley...he's new in town, has a friend over to play and that friend hits him! Sheesh! I'd send that kid home too!
I sincerely hope that Preston stops doing that soon so he can go back and play again...






2 comments:

Russ and Suzanne Ballard said...

So...did you call the mom and tell her you were sorry about Preston hitting? Hope they can be friends soon.... Love, mom

Anonymous said...

They look so darling together playing. Little boys are so funny to watch playing together. I am sure they will work it out. Ask Nick if he and Chris or he and Billy ever hit each other. I am happy for Preston that he has some (boy) friends to play with. Preston is smart and he will learn how it works. Love you guys!