Wandering Along the Path: Right Speech

I mailed off some books to my granddaughter, who is a passionate reader, and a box for an in-law's new baby girl (a quilt, floorcloth, an outfit, two stuffies knit blankets, and a book for the older brother).  It was intended to all be completed before the birth, but you know how that goes.  Now I need to focus on a grandson to be born in April.  I have lots of elephant themed material, plus a quilt kit and a kit to make a cloth book.  Cutting out is almost the hardest part for me.  I am making these knit stuffed animals tiny blankets, because when I gave one each to my two grandsons, they were such a big hit.  The younger one sleeps with his.  The stuffed kitty has been abandoned, but his blanket is going strong.  This is the grandson who makes a nest to sleep, birdies included.  Both grandsons love Curious George and I've been thinking about what appeals.  I believe it is the sense that even if you get into trouble, or do the wrong thing, you are still loved and the situation gets resolved.  The naughty behavior does not affect how much you are adored.  The man with the yellow hat is steadfast in his love and loyalty.  This toddlerhood is the age of "no", hearing it, saying it, things breaking, climbing and falling.  The Curious George books embody total acceptance that the experimenting and breakage is normal and no big deal.  We all need a man with the yellow hat.  That's how we continue to be curious and open and thrive.