Inconsistent Ramblings

TA will be 4 in about 3 weeks. He knows his hair is white. He knows babies come from China (at least in our family they do!). He knows he needs sunscreen and a hat to go outside. He is even beginning to assert himself. "I have to sit here. I egaly bind!" (legally blind)

We were at a party last week and a bunch of kids of varying ages were playing. It was getting late and TA and EQ were getting tired. When they are tired, their nystagmus goes into overdrive! One little boy (about 7 yo) was chasing TA and asking to see his eyes. TA kept trying to escape this kid, but he was persistant!! TA finally crawled into my lap. He was upset, but reluctant to talk about it. I expalined to him that eyes are different and they wiggle. Not everyone's eyes wiggle and that makes him unique and cool! It worked this time. What will it take next? Will I have the answer? As a mom, I want to protect and help my chicks. but I also want them to be independent and strong, confident people. a fine line...