Talking about our day

To encourage Cayen's ability to talk about his experiences and feelings , usually I will ask him about his day and also share my day with him. This is done over dinner or during bedtime. I think this is important , because I hope he will always feel comfortable enough to share his joy and also his issues/problems with us even after he grows up into a teenager. As a side benefit, his storytelling skills should improve too since he has to recall his day and share the highlights and lowlights as well. 

Usually, I will ask him things like: how's your day; what are the happy stuff; what are the sad stuff; who did you play with ; who are your best friends now. 

There was one particular day which was rather funny:

C: How's your day Ah Ma?

Me: Long day , hence I'm eating dinner so late. 

C: Why?

Me : Some people pushed their work to me so I have to work late. 

C: They push you ?

Me: No. What I mean is that the work was supposed to be done by them but they didn't do it so they passed to me. So I cannot come back early. 

C: Ok, then you quickly escaped, just jump into a taxi and come home.

Me: Sounds like a plan .. haha.