The part about all of the letters A-L-E-X being "for Alex" is a priceless example of the importance and wonderfulness of listening to and (attempting to) understand the child's reality and not telling them all the time that they are wrong.

It totally bugs me when I overhear parents of small children correcting them and telling them what is "right."

I don't know if she thinks those letters are "for Alex" or "for 'Alex'" or something else that we adults probably don't grok but I do know that being loved and respected and listened to and heard is one of the greatest gifts you can give a child.

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful tale.

Grandma Susan