Monday, December 01, 2008

So you think kids aren't observant?


Here's the extent of the conversation:

(Scene: Benji running around the house)

Shearn: Benji, what are you doing?
Benji: I'm running.
S: Running? What's that on your ears?
B: It's the white thing
S: White thing?
B: Yeah. I see people running with white thing

White thing. The ubiquitous iPod earphones! I was flabbergasted. Never has he mentioned anything about the "white thing" until yesterday. That just tells you how observant kids are. Don't think they are not listening or watching you! Because they are!

Over the weekend, I also let the kiddos play with the iPod Touch. I was just curious how they'd pick up on technology. Boy are they fast learners at such young age! Benji immediately picked up on doing taps, swipes, flicks, pinch ins and pinch outs on the screen. Zac can only do swipes at this time, and it's pretty cute to see him do it with his stubby little index finger while saying, "Swhyp" "swhyp".... Steve Jobs harps about how Apple products are so easy to use, even kids can do it. I guess it's true in this case.

Finally, it seemed like Benji is currently on a tongue out picture mode.... *sigh*.....

3 comments:

Unknown said...

Before you know it he's gonna ask for a Facebook account! :-)

Unknown said...

yea yea.. definitely. Nathan found himself a handkie and bended down on his knees and started mopping the floor just as I've done so. They just pick up whatever we adult do! Recently Nathan becomes quite a computer addict because of the parents always spend so much time on computer.. ai.. maybe it's time to set a resolution like Laurel to spend on 5 min on computer!!!

Laurel said...

Well, let me just say that 5 minutes is not enough!!! I have realized the fallacy of that resolution. Maybe 20 minutes is more realistic.