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kWe're now experiencing something totally new between Natalie and Diego: sibling rivalry. Some of this rivalry/competition is happening in such a funny way :) Here is a little story to illustrate this:
Above you can see how Natalie drew her version of the girl in one of her favorite books. She came running to show it to me saying: Mommy!!! Look what I did!! Of course, I praised her and she was very happy and proud.
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Diego observed everything with a quiet presence but then, in one second, he run away! I wondered what he was up to.
He came back to me a few minutes later holding the drawing above plus the cover of one of his favorite DVD's and he said, just like Natalie: Mommy!! Look what I did!!!
I praised him the same way that I praised Natalie and he was so proud!
Yay!!!! For the first time Diego is feeling like competing with Natalie and that says a lot about his brain development. As simple as this looks it's a pretty sophisticated thing for child with Autism.
In the end I don't want them to be rivals of course. But I am sure that that will never be a real problem in the future. Because they absolutely love each other.
:)
Oh this is so sweet. This kind of rivalty is helping them to develope their creative skills even more.
Have a lovely day, I enjoyed the moment of reading your post.
Posted by: Elizabeth | June 23, 2010 at 02:14 AM
what amazing children elsa.
They are both so beautiful and both wonderful creative artists.
I love this post!
a little competition is never a bad thing
it makes one strive to higher achievements
Posted by: margie oomen | June 23, 2010 at 04:21 AM
And both of them draw so well! i think you have tow artists on your hands! Just lovely.
Posted by: Diane | June 23, 2010 at 09:26 AM
Fantastic Elsita! Well done Diego! And Natalie is just so talented already and just as pretty as mummy!! :) You really must be so proud of both of them. xx
Posted by: Veronika Lavey | June 23, 2010 at 11:05 AM
This story gives me a warm fuzzy feeling this morning. Thank you for sharing and what great drawing skills from both of them.
Posted by: Veronica | June 23, 2010 at 01:42 PM
This is really fantastic, Elsita! It speaks so much to how well Diego is doing. HOORAY!
Posted by: Colleen (bcharmer) | June 23, 2010 at 11:13 PM
I truly enjoy reading about the progress Diego's making. Bravo!
I far prefer Natalie's version of the title character. It has personality and expression!
Posted by: dutchbaby | June 24, 2010 at 07:09 AM
I always love seeing Natalie's artwork and bravo Diego! Now we will be delighted with artwork from both of them! Diego's progress is wonderful! and Natalie should be so proud that even though Diego kind of did what she did - he went and chose his own work! Yeah to each of them! And to their wonderful parents- cause none of it would be possible without the love and support you and Bill give to each of them!
Posted by: Donna | June 24, 2010 at 04:26 PM
A charming rivalry.
Diego may benefit from these art opportunities my son has mild autism, and has proven to be a gifted artist.
Posted by: Natalie VV | June 25, 2010 at 10:45 AM
yeesh... please excuse absence of punctuation in my previous comment!
Posted by: Natalie VV | June 25, 2010 at 10:45 AM
Natalie's drawing is so much better than the one she copied. The face she drew is so much cuter and more expressive! Your praise and approval means so much to them, doesn't it? This story really shows how Diego's self-awareness is developing and how he is recognizing his place in the world!
Posted by: Maiz | June 25, 2010 at 11:20 AM
so gorgeous. i couldnt help but have a little laugh at this sibling rivalry (so cute) - me and my brother were the same, we both liked to draw as well. your children are adorable - what a lovely photo too. its so wonderful diego is developing in such a way. you made me remember a book called 'the brain that changes itself' - fascinating read, i havent finished it and its been a while since i last put it down. perhaps this weekend i will pick it up again. enjoy x
Posted by: handmade romance | June 25, 2010 at 06:01 PM
Wow nice drawing Natalie!! =D your so good.. Keep it up=D
Posted by: url categorization | June 25, 2010 at 06:52 PM
love it Elsa. They are both bery talented!!!! I can't wait to see them again!
love, Evelyn
Posted by: Alex Mora | June 25, 2010 at 09:15 PM
oops!!! I meant Very Talented!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Alex Mora | June 25, 2010 at 09:17 PM
Tienes unos hijos preciosos. No te preocupes por la rivalidad: pronto dejarán de ser rivales entre ellos para dedicarse a hacerte sombra a ti... Maravillosos dibujos!!!
Posted by: Pupy | September 20, 2010 at 05:54 PM
Plato said: the first was crying because you're not, the second laughing because meet you, third smiling tears because can't have you.
Posted by: Coach Outlet | May 11, 2011 at 11:46 PM
A lot of things is not as easy as it seems, only can do is original himself.
Posted by: Coach Outlet | May 11, 2011 at 11:50 PM