Language of love!

This week my sister Judi and family came to visit.  I haven't seen her or her children for a year and a half.  That is a long time when dealing with small children.  Her oldest son William remembered me, but Thomas didn't and I have never met Nathan.  Judi's kids are very shy.  I tried to talk to Thomas but he would just cover his eyes and hide.  Should I just give up? NEVER!!!  Thomas is really into motorcycles.  He found a couple of Sam's old motorcycle and played with them the whole time.  I thought to myself what can I do to make this boy love me?  I said to William and Thomas lets make a really cool motorcycle track on the coffee table.  We talked about the things a great motorcycle course would have.  William's favorite thing is crafts so I was killing two birds with one stone. 

Above is William helping with the construction.

 

We made a rock pit of skittles (Thomas loves skittles so that one disappeared soon :)), we made a pit of stick with pretzels, we made hills and tunnels. 

 

We had speed bumps and pebble pits made of nerds. We had so much fun creating this course.  Thomas raced his motorcycles for hours. 

 

 He talked to me, looked at me and actually liked me.  I LOVED IT!!!

 

The youngest Nathan was easy.  He seemed to like me from the beginning.  But he loved my dog.  I let him have his own ice cream cone (which I think about gave Judi a nervous breakdown).  He walked around and my dog followed him everywhere.  He loved it and it was so cute.

 

 Nathan sharing his ice cream cone. :)

When you love someone you say it and show it! To show someone that you love them is by being interested in what they love.  Are you willing to do what they enjoy to make them happy? I try and use this with my husband and kids, but it is very useful in other situations.  I love my nephew's and was so grateful for the time I had to bond with them.  Thomas even gave me a big hug when they left (that is huge!).  Thanks Judi and Mike for taking the time and money to come and visit. We had so much fun! We love you guys.