Beep, Beep, Beep, Beep

This week during our character studies time we are reading Gramma's Walk by Anna Grossnickle Hines. The description of the book reads, "A loving relationship between a young boy and his gramma provides an opportunity for using imagination to compensate a handicap."

We've used this book to talk about those with physical disabilities and I've drawn their attention to handicap signs, ramps and restroom stalls this week. Then I stumbled across this picture and shared it with them. I told them, "See, there was a time when Mommy had to use the handicap carts and parking spaces. I had to use a wheelchair."

"Why?", E asked.

I told her, "Because I had three babies in my tummy and I had problems walking."

The three of them got really, really quiet and studied that photo for a long time. I thought I'd really found a way to connect to them that people with physical disabilities are no different than your mom. They have feelings, dreams, hopes, etc.

Then N said, "But how did you go to the bathroom?"

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Just when you think a light bulb goes off suddenly it fizzles out right in front of your eyes.

Looking back at this picture sure did bring back memories. I always hated how those Target drivey carts beeped when I was backing up!