I on working on my second five year old as I type.
Brody...who will be seven in May...Was very creative...he began a curiosity for the computer....and style.
He wanted to feel more control. Deciding what to wear without anyone's help....And this meant him leaving for school is some pretty ridiculous outfits. But hey it was him not me and he needed to feel free to make those choices.
He also wanted to be shown trust. So I slowly started loosing the reigns at home...Meaning I let him outside to play without me having to be there...I even let him take his bike around the block....We live on the inside of a big circle we have a side walk all the way around and it only takes about five minutes to ride the whole circle so it was not too far...but far enough to give him his space.
Five for him also brought up new fears.....He was not a fan of school, because he was having a hard time making friends...I told him it was not race to be ''popular'' that any friend worth having was one who would take you at tour worse and bring out the better.
NOW my Gieger on the other hand.....He is a total momma's boy(they all are really...but I think because him and I are both middle kiddo's we have a special bond).
He is the rock star. Show men and makes me laugh. He has the attitude of a 13 year old....and the demeanor of a prince charming.
He is still a bit afraid though to be outside on his own. He would rather have someone with him. So it is fair to say he is still a bit timid for towards the outside world. Which is to be expected I think.
I thin at five they are still trying to figure out real and fake with stuff as well. at least that is how he is. Any time he see's something on TV or in a book or something ''new'', he always has to ask if it is real. Like Vampire's and Batman are two things he has trouble understanding are NOT REAL.
I think five was my favorite passive year...and even though both boys are definitely two different people. they have followed SOME of the same patterns of behavioral stuff.
It is the first of the ages where they truly gain some independence in my personal mommy opinion:)