An Introvert's Nightmare

My Little Goofball

I want to preface this by saying we are so incredibly blessed to have such a loquacious little boy.  But I struggle and here's why:  There are times when I just need quiet.  I don't want to talk, either I need to zone out for a minute (introvert demand) or I need to focus on the particular task at hand.  It's not uncommon for me to say to him "Dawson I really need a moment, so I will talk to you in two minutes."  The poor kid struggles because he just wants someone to talk to ALL THE TIME.  Here is a genuine conversation we had recently:

Dawson:  Moooooom* 

Me:  Yes

Dawson:  Why did you say yes?

Mooooom*

Me:  What?

Dawson:  Why did you say what?

Mooooom*

Me:  Dawson?!?!?

Dawson:  Why did you say Dawson?

Did you know my bike is fast.

Whew.  I've been in classrooms with 12 preschool children who were less demanding than one Dawson!

*Yes.  He can turn the word Mom into a four syllable word.

We love you baby boy!  But the introvert in me is struggling with the extrovert in you!!