Hello ladies! I'm up early today. It's H's birthday so I let him sleep and got up with M, who has decided that sleep is for the weak. I wouldn't be as annoyed about it, if it didn't make her miserable.
Even one good nap is tough some days. She really needs one loooong nap. Two short ones really isn't great. We need one long one. Preferably around 1. That happens... rarely. Today she melted down in the grocery. It was extreme. People from across the store were staring. The guy behind me in line had a great attitude and was joking and trying to help. The cashier panicked and was fumbling everything. L threw herself on the ground and cried. It was a frightening insight into what two and three could be like. I have been spoiled with a very easy and agreeable baby. I wouldn't mind continuing to be spoiled...
M went back to bed around 8, after waking up at 6:30. When she and H got up I gave him his birthday present, and then we went for breakfast. She was not thrilled with her bowl of banana slices, she wanted H's omelet and my potatoes. Then we went to grab groceries, and she was miserable. She whined and cried the whole time we were there, and most of the way home. H let me go for a nap when we got home, and M went down. He's also encouraging me to take a sleeping pill tonight so I get a decent sleep
kcrkcs DD2 throws tantrums too. Her big sister has shown her how. So far 4 has been the worst age. 2-3 bribing worked. 4 nothing works and if one thing doesn't go her way the rest of the day pretty much turns into one big tantrum.
kcrkcs DD2 throws tantrums too. Her big sister has shown her how. So far 4 has been the worst age. 2-3 bribing worked. 4 nothing works and if one thing doesn't go her way the rest of the day pretty much turns into one big tantrum.
Post by crimsonandclover on Feb 13, 2017 7:33:47 GMT -5
On the nap topic, daycare just called and said DD3 hasn't fallen asleep yet (it's 1:30 and she usually gets put down at noon). Yippee. The older DDs have ballet this afternoon, so I have no idea how I'll get her to nap if she hasn't by then. Or maybe her bedtime tonight will just be 4:30 pm...
I have found each age has had its own challenges, and the DDs have been so different. I think with DD1 probably 4 was the worst age so far because she all of a sudden got really sassy and whiny. She was never much of a tantrum-thrower, though. For DD2, 3 was by far worse than 2. Her tantrums in the last year have been epic. Absolutely epic. If 4 is worse for her than 3, I may not make it through the next year (she just turned 4). I am naively optimistic that it will get better, though. Really it already has.
crimsonandclover why do they call you with info like that?? I would find that so annoying. Especially if I was working! We are definitely on one nap and it's best if it happens around 1230 or 1. Unfortunately I have to wake her by 3 most days so it's not terribly long. She still doesn't sttn.
Afm, I have the awful cold everyone had last week. I want to curl up and never move again. Somehow the kids don't get that. Tantrums are frequent over here. 4 sucked for a lot of reasons, the jury is out in 5 bc her bday was a month ago. 2 is probably my favorite age so far. Both my girls were pretty sweet at that point.
Post by crimsonandclover on Feb 13, 2017 10:10:21 GMT -5
dizzycooks, they know that I'm home and that I pick up the older dds at 2 for ballet in Monday. Usually I leave dd3 there to nap so I can work while dds 1 and 2 are in class. They also said she had hardly eaten and her cheeks were rosy (we went on a hike yesterday and she tends toward eczema on her cheeks due to the cold), so i think that really they were wondering if she was sick and suggesting I pick her up at 2 with the others. But yeah, if I were at work and there was nothing I could do about it, and she wasnt obviously sick, then I wouldn't want them to call.
Driving lesson $3 is about to start. M is freaking out because I left the room. I'm hoping I do a bit better today than I did last time. And that other drivers do better.
Post by crimsonandclover on Feb 13, 2017 11:42:00 GMT -5
dizzycooks, blah. I find it so awful when I'm sick and have to be home with the kids. I can't decide if it's better when they're sick too (usually they're then content with sitting on the couch watching movies, but then I also have to take care of them and they're often whiny), or when they're healthy (they're bouncing off the walls begging me to do things, but I can often crash on various couches/chairs in different rooms and let them play). At any rate, I hope you feel better soon.
I'm making chicken gnocchi soup in the crock pot. My house smells awesome.
3 has been worse for us than 2. So. Much. Sass. The baby has a pretty bad temper when he doesn't get what he wants. He will also throw down if he doesn't get his food fast enough. Not sure how to handle it. I've been just ignoring but he finds me and screams at my feet. Little bugger.
Post by silverspoon on Feb 13, 2017 12:20:07 GMT -5
He's sleeping better and I'm now sleeping worse. I keep waking up at the times he used to wake up. Only now I lie there and think about dumb things like work or home renovations. I know he still wakes up a few times a night because I do hear him, but I don't have to go in. He can find his pacifier or roll his little butt over all on his own.
The other day he woke up and he was lying on his back. END OF HIS WORLD.
He naps once a day for 1 hour-3.5. You never know what you're going to get.
Post by silverspoon on Feb 13, 2017 12:27:47 GMT -5
Sleep is no longer really my battle.
Eating is the battle. I just want him to eat. At daycare it always says he eats "all" of whatever it is they had that day. I try and give him the same things and he eats NONE. I actually asked if all really meant he eats it all and they said yes. She thinks it helps him to sit at a table with other kids eating. Well, I don't have 7 other 1 year olds for him to compete with.
I do have a dog that's going to gain weight if he keeps handing her all his food off his tray. She sits right next to his high chair and her mouth is right at his level for him to just reach over and give it to her.
It's just so frustrating. He doesn't eat much at home. He does love his snacks like Annie's bunnies, cheese sticks, veggies straws. He will not put a piece of fresh fruit in his mouth or a veggie. I can cover it in ranch, dip, whatever, and NOPE. He is a big fan of peanut butter so I put that on a lot of things. Some might be questionable, but he eats it so whatever.
Post by dizzycooks on Feb 13, 2017 13:58:17 GMT -5
Today sucks you guys. So far no one is willing/able to take my swim lesson shift. The idea of standing in water for two hours is so awful. I'm going to take a nap pray someone takes the shift while I'm sleeping.
14joa31 yaasss! I knew someone here was close. Can you Facebook message me some good neighborhoods to look into? I'm not 100% sure it will pan out but I have a feeling if it does it will happen quickly.
Post by crimsonandclover on Feb 13, 2017 15:14:34 GMT -5
silverspoon, I feel you on the eating. Kids are so weird. We have had phases where the DDs wouldn't really eat any fruit, then we had a friend come over, I served fruit, and they ate it like there was no tomorrow. Or types of fruit that they wouldn't usually eat. I say be thankful he's eating (somewhat?) healthy stuff there and just try your best at home. There are some battles you just can't win. You cannot force a child to eat. They're a little young for this philosophy yet, but I think if you get into the mindset it will save you a lot of stress later: You decide "when" to eat and "what" goes on the table. They decide "which" of those foods to eat and "how much". You get the "when" and the "what", they get the "which" and "how much". I think that mindset can help avoid battles that you can't win. Someone on one of my other BMBs read it in a book (don't remember which one), and I liked it. I don't always follow it exactly, but when things get too stressful I try to remember it.
Eating is the battle. I just want him to eat. At daycare it always says he eats "all" of whatever it is they had that day. I try and give him the same things and he eats NONE. I actually asked if all really meant he eats it all and they said yes. She thinks it helps him to sit at a table with other kids eating. Well, I don't have 7 other 1 year olds for him to compete with.
I do have a dog that's going to gain weight if he keeps handing her all his food off his tray. She sits right next to his high chair and her mouth is right at his level for him to just reach over and give it to her.
It's just so frustrating. He doesn't eat much at home. He does love his snacks like Annie's bunnies, cheese sticks, veggies straws. He will not put a piece of fresh fruit in his mouth or a veggie. I can cover it in ranch, dip, whatever, and NOPE. He is a big fan of peanut butter so I put that on a lot of things. Some might be questionable, but he eats it so whatever.
Yet, at daycare, he eats "all".
Is he drinking less formula or milk at daycare so he's more hungry for food perhaps? What things does he like there? I'm sure you've tried to replicate at home, just curious.
I do lots of PB toast or even cream cheese on toast. DD loves it. I also mix whole milk yogurt with peanut butter (equal parts). It sounds gross but it is actually a really good dip. My kids love to dip bananas and strawberries in it in particular. I know you said dips don't always work but if this is PB based it might swing him over to the dark side?
Also second the idea to put the dog somewhere else when he eats at home if you haven't tried that already. It could be just enough of a distraction to keep him from eating.
Post by scorpioscuba on Feb 13, 2017 16:26:53 GMT -5
I had a pool fence installed today (finally!) and I'm really happy with it. Also, really happy that it is something I have to worry a lot less about now that DD is so mobile. Obviously I still have to keep watch but I can at least let her roam the yard a bit with her toys without worrying about the pool.
I started day on of my cleaning and organizing spree today. H is being somewhat helpful. I sorted all of S's toys, and either donated or threw out about 70% of them. Now we just have stuff that he actually plays with. I still have to clean the playroom, and vacuum and dust the living room, and start folding laundry, and then I'm done for today.
Tomorrow is driving lesson first thing, and then I'm going to do the entryway, downstairs bathroom and dining room. I'm hoping to get at least one area done per day while H is on holidays. Thursday is going to be a wash, but it's worth it to get some fun in.
Post by pinktartan9 on Feb 13, 2017 16:57:09 GMT -5
Commiserating with you ladies on a no napping and no eating baby. My kid wants to be entertained while she eats. I am required to sing songs or she clamps her jaws closed... I started this back a while ago and I guess I created a monster (good tip though for you mamas if you are willing to try anything)
So today I got my period. Won't lie I was on the crazy train last week thinking (hoping...wishing...) I may be pregnant. Happy to have my first period and start really trying again this month!
Post by silverspoon on Feb 13, 2017 20:36:12 GMT -5
I don't think our Valentines are quite age appropriate, but what little paper card would be?
H picked out some Cars valentines that are holograms. They're cute, but small with sharp corners. Oh well. I don't think the teachers will just give the kids free reign with their cards.
I'm sure the ice cream party will be the big hit of the day.
H nearly got punched in the face tonight. He got pissy with me about what to have for supper. I worked my ass of cleaning today, and he mostly played video games. So I didn't exactly feel like cooking and he got snippy when I asked where he wanted to go.
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