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In tuned

Sean saw a bird's nest outside the other day.  It was on the ground and we were examining it. Sean: Why is the nest on the ground? me: I think it fell out the tree? Sean: How does the nest stay in the tree, Mama? me: They are very good builders, and when they build with their sticks, they make sure to position the nest in the branches so it won't fall.  Exept for this nest... which fell... Sean: The birds should have used tape on their nests. me: Ehhh... (laughing)...that's a good idea.  Maybe they could find some tape somewhere... Sean: Can we call all the birds, and tell them that there nest is here and that they can put it back in the tree?  Be all warm and cozy inside their nest? He was so pleased with his idea; his face was aglow thinking about it.  I love how in-tuned Sean is with his creativity and ideas.  A simple joy of childhood, no doubt, is the lack of censor on his ideas.  Whatever comes into his mind he allows to play out using his creativit