The Crawling Creature:

The Young Child's Perspective on a Crawling Sibling

Now this baby is invading my space,
After learning how to crawl.
Forcing me to protect my place,
As this creature plunders all.

Sharing is a conditional thing,
If I went into your dresser drawers,
You wouldn't exactly sing.

So to allow her to play with my things is such a myth,
Help me to choose those things she can and can't play with.

Safety is also the key,
Show me so I can help in her security.
Teach me to close a door or
Pick up small objects on the floor.*

Remember I'm not going to learn all this overnight,
Patience is paramount to minimize a fight.

Lester J. Hartman, MD

*Teach me, but don't expect me to take complete responsibility!