Car seat help needed: A strap came loose on Josie's car seat, and I don't understand where it goes. There are two straps (they look like seatbelts straps) on the back of the car seat that go from the top in s V pattern and connect, I think underneath the actual car's seat. One of those straps has additional strap -- it's longer, unattached now, and has a buckle on it. Any idea where it goes? I tried to take pictures, but because she still we are facing the angle is all messed up.
Is it the tether that would attach the carseat to the actual car's seat if she was FF?
Yay for Friday! N is off to daycare again. It's been a long 3 days stuck at home.
My moms 60th birthday is this weekend so all of us are getting together for the weekend. My 2 brothers, sister, and all 11 grandkids. We are rarely all together except for holidays so we are surprising her with a fun weekend. Us girls are getting massages tmrw which I'm looking forward too!
Post by yummeecookee on Mar 31, 2017 8:08:13 GMT -5
We've got a hideous day here. The type where the wind blows the rain horizontally so carrying an umbrella is of no use as you still end up soaked! No special plans for today. Tomorrow we are meeting up w some friends who lived in HI when we did and also live back in this area too.
It's pouring today. It's my home day with Ben so at least I'm not rushing out anywhere. But my 20 y/o nephew is coming to visit and B and I have to go get him from the train station this afternoon. Hopefully it's no so bad then.
And I just realized I didn't even get a card for mh so we'll have to run to the store.
Post by klongoria11 on Mar 31, 2017 8:25:55 GMT -5
My child woke up screaming at 5:30. Came to my bed and immediately passed out again. I, of course, couldn't get comfortable and then the cat started yelling to be let into my room as well...only to get in and start yelling to get out once he realized Cadence was in the bed. She slept until 7:20 (even slept through my hair dryer noise) and I was late to work. ugggggggggggh
After work Cadence and I are meeting up with my brother who is in town for a work conference. He only has a small gap in time to visit with us while he's here, which sucks, but at least I get to see him.
So happy it's Friday. After I get the kids to school I'm heading to the gym for a quick workout and then getting a spray tan. I'm going to a girl a few of my friends have used and recommend, so I hope it turns out good. She runs get business out of her house and also does mobile tans (will come to you) and she's less $ than my normal place. Should be interesting to stand naked in front of a stranger while they spray me! 😂
I just dropped V off at preschool this morning, he's been struggling there this week (week two). He was fine at drop off until he saw his lead teacher and he started crying so hard, he was so upset. I left while he was still flipping out, he was yelling "Mommy come back."
Would this reaction at seeing a teacher concern you? I know transitions to new places are hard, I'm mostly concerned that it was a reaction to a specific person. Thoughts?
calishove It's hard to say since this is only his 2nd week. Maybe he associates that teacher with you leaving or maybe she put him in time out yesterday and he's still mad about it. If it continues to happen I'd definitely question it. Can you talk to him about why he doesn't like that teacher when you pick him up?
I'll try to talk to him about it after preschool today. He's a very tender-hearted little boy, it's possible she yelled at him and he's afraid.
calishove It's hard to say since this is only his 2nd week. Maybe he associates that teacher with you leaving or maybe she put him in time out yesterday and he's still mad about it. If it continues to happen I'd definitely question it. Can you talk to him about why he doesn't like that teacher when you pick him up?
I think I would start there. Kids can be really animated though so who knows what you'll learn lol.
We are a very soft-spoken family, we never yell. V's former preschool teachers were also very soft-spoken, this new teacher is a generally LOUD person who yells at the kids (to direct/get attention).
Post by Cherhorowitz on Mar 31, 2017 9:20:30 GMT -5
Hey girls! It's rainy and gross here too. I'm at the gym, then headed to the bank and then preschool pickup. Then we plan to stay home and be lazy. We have been running around so much we both need it. Maybe I can get him to take a nap since he's been skipping those lately. Pizza night tonight!
We are a very soft-spoken family, we never yell. V's former preschool teachers were also very soft-spoken, this new teacher is a generally LOUD person who yells at the kids (to direct/get attention).
I haven't heard B's teachers yell, but also don't do majority of pick up/drop offs. I guess I wouldn't be worried if it was just excitement/animated type yelling. That being said, I also shout and talk loudly at home (not necessarily directed to them), so my kids would be used to it.
As for your other question, I wouldn't be upset about the crying either. I agree w pp that seeing the teacher may just be a trigger that oh no, mom is leaving now. I would definitely try to grill him for details about what he thinks about the teacher in particular to be sure there isn't some other issue.
tgrimes1980 that's a good list. I also like the suggestion to find a mom with kids to ask for help. My mom always told us to find an employee, which is good, too; of course, the one time I got separated from my mom in a store--when I was about 6--the employee I approached sent me out into the mall unaccompanied(!!) to the info/security desk. WTF, lady.
We are a very soft-spoken family, we never yell. V's former preschool teachers were also very soft-spoken, this new teacher is a generally LOUD person who yells at the kids (to direct/get attention).
This is random but I saw an article yesterday on Scary Mommy about some kids trying to be lured away and how they knew not to fall for it. The day before I read an article from scary mommy about some weird guys hanging out at IKEA watching/following a family. Anyway, they referenced the ten rules and I thought they were a good reminder to talk to our kids about these things:
1. I AM THE BOSS OF MY BODY! 2. I know my NAME, ADDRESS, & PHONE NUMBER, and my parents’ names too. (Don’t forget: kids need to know their parents’ cell phone numbers!) 3. Safe Grownups Don’t Ask Kids for Help!! (They go to other grownups if they need assistance). 4. I never go ANYWHERE or take ANYTHING from someone I don’t know. 5. I must “CHECK FIRST” with my safe-smarts grownup for permission: before I go anywhere, change my plans, or get into a car even if it’s with someone I know. If I can’t check first, then the answer is NO! 6. Everybody’s bathing suit areas are PRIVATE. 7. I don’t have to be POLITE, if someone makes me feel scared or uncomfortable. It’s okay to say NO… even to a grownup, if I have to. 8. I don’t keep SECRETS… especially if they make me feel scared or uneasy. (No adult should tell a child to keep a secret). 9. If I ever get LOST in a public place, I can FREEZE & YELL or go to a Mom with Kids and ask for help. 10. I will always pay attention to my Special Inner Voice, especially if I get an “uh-oh” feeling.
Good list. Along those lines, I bought Atticus the book "My Body Belongs to Me."
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