Halfway through April already?? (Randoms)

[ashlantic]

What's going on this week?

[ashlantic]

Took lo to storytime yoga up at our library today. He was pretty sassy at first, but then decided he wanted to follow directions. We headed to the grocery store afterwards and now it's time to tackle dishes and laundry.

Lo is fighting nap HARD today. I already busted him once for sneaking out of bed to play and now he's sitting in bed alternating between counting, singing one of the songs we did in yoga, and yelling "WAKEUP TIIIIIIIIIME!"

Hope you ladies are having a good Monday!

[littlelion]

This week and weekend will be very low key. DH is going to Mexico next week for 10 days. I'm trying to menu plan for that time so we have most of what I'll need bought before he leaves. I wish I hadn't had to take last Friday off...I would've taken some vacation time while he was out. So I could recuperate at home while the boys were at DC.

[ourcrazynavylife]

Just a drive by hiiiii. Just hanging out with the new squish.
We'll be bringing Em to meet him this afternoon. Hopefully fx we get to go home late tonight.

[sgio7485]

ourcrazynavylife so many congratulations!!! He is so sweet! Spam us with more photos! I hope you're feeling well.

[kcrus]

Last final EVER in the bag!!!! The 4.0 lives on to see graduation! Hallelujah!!!

[ourcrazynavylife]

sgio7485 made a new thread just for you

[littlelion]

Just read an article on biters from the APA. Leo's been bitten 4 times in the last 3 wks by the same kid (I think). I wasn't too upset the 1st couple times, kids bite at this age. But now...don't like it. Hoping the teacher tomorrow can ease my worries.

[grumpycat88]

Apr 17, 2017 20:05:51 GMT -5 littlelion said:

Just read an article on biters from the APA. Leo's been bitten 4 times in the last 3 wks by the same kid (I think). I wasn't too upset the 1st couple times, kids bite at this age. But now...don't like it. Hoping the teacher tomorrow can ease my worries.

There was a biter in DS' class at daycare. Teachers were very on top of it. I was actually there one day when the kid bit someone else. Totally unprovoked, just walked up to the other kid and bit her. This was when DS was like ... 1.5 or so.

[sgio7485]

littlelion I'm sorry he's been bitten my leo is a biter, but never other kids- bites me and my mom when frustrated- gotten better now that his speech has improved. I hope the teacher helps you and makes you feel better!

[sgio7485]

Someone tell me I'm not alone. My child is an angel, I mean a saint, for other people. He is possessed when he's with me in public these days. He is getting SO fresh! Anyone have any tips for dealing with a "spirited" child that has a lot of trouble listening to me (and my family who cares for him)? I've been looking at amazon for books that may help. I know that two year olds are generally jerks, but he's driving me crazy.

[littlelion]

Apr 18, 2017 12:29:27 GMT -5 sgio7485 said:

Someone tell me I'm not alone. My child is an angel, I mean a saint, for other people. He is possessed when he's with me in public these days. He is getting SO fresh! Anyone have any tips for dealing with a "spirited" child that has a lot of trouble listening to me (and my family who cares for him)? I've been looking at amazon for books that may help. I know that two year olds are generally jerks, but he's driving me crazy.

lol'd for real at reading jerk. Mine gives DH more sass than me...actually tries hitting him when he's mad (DH pretends to cry and then gets a hug). Like you said, they are at a defiant age, testing boundaries and all that.

What's helped us: Repeat, repeat, repeat. Show him consequences.
 - He's surprised me by stopping and pointing out a bad behavior and saying what I've said to him. Like not running across the street because a fast car can give him an owie. 
-  Once, Leo was adamant about getting his bowl full of goldfish. Like he wanted overflowing. I gave him some and he threw it all over the floor. I told him that's not nice, and we had to throw away the food because it was dirty. And then he did it again and I threw the fish away again too.  He was so upset, big tears. I showed him the bag and how almost empty it was. So I gave him some more and told him, throw it on the floor again and there's no more goldfish for you. 
- He does a lot of the I'm-not-budging-arms-crossed-pose out in public. I tell him "fine you stay here by yourself and mommy is going home.".  Or I use bribery, chocolate works well.
- Depending on the situation, I try to give Leo more control, or let him think he does at least. He doesn't want to go to DC, I tell him he can help me lock the house up (he puts the key in the lock and I turn), same for the car. 

I've mentioned this before but I really do try to think what would his teacher say/do.  My parents spanked or threatened. I know that's not the best way to discipline. I think they do understand more these days so keep saying and showing him what you expect and it'll register. 

[ashlantic]

sgio7485 I actually picked up The Whole Brain Child at the library. I haven't started it yet, but I'll let you know how it is. I've heard How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen and 123 Magic are highly recommended. I haven't read either of them, but I hear them mentioned often.

Lo is pretty sassy (mostly to me) these days. The other day he told me to leave and that he didn't want me to say goodnight, only dada. The mouth on this kid! We talk a lot about how words can make people feel happy or sad. We also have consequences for not listening.

And +1 for everything littlelion said! I know they're supposed to be testing boundaries, but damn. It drives me crazy too.

littlelion sorry Leo is being bitten at school! Did you get to talk to the teacher this morning? Good luck solo parenting next week!

kcrus way to go!!! Congrats, lady!

[sgio7485]

Apr 18, 2017 14:04:57 GMT -5 ashlantic said:

sgio7485 I actually picked up The Whole Brain Child at the library. I haven't started it yet, but I'll let you know how it is. I've heard How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen and 123 Magic are highly recommended. I haven't read either of them, but I hear them mentioned often.

Lo is pretty sassy (mostly to me) these days. The other day he told me to leave and that he didn't want me to say goodnight, only dada. The mouth on this kid! We talk a lot about how words can make people feel happy or sad. We also have consequences for not listening.

And +1 for everything littlelion said! I know they're supposed to be testing boundaries, but damn. It drives me crazy too.

littlelion sorry Leo is being bitten at school! Did you get to talk to the teacher this morning? Good luck solo parenting next week!

kcrus way to go!!! Congrats, lady!

Let me know how that book is! The other two I have been looking at on Amazon. I'm home on vacation from work this week so having lots of time with leo is wonderful, and also challenging!!!

[sgio7485]

Just left the pediatrician. Poor bubs had a huge splinter stuck in his toe, straight in, not sideways. They used a needle to fish it out. I was horrified, he didn't even flinch or cry! He was an angel (for the doctor- never for me, haha!)

[ashlantic]

Ugh. Just made a vet appt for my cat because her eyelid is all swollen and her 3rd eyelid isn't retracting. Really hoping dh gets home before I have to leave so I don't have to wrangle both a cat who loathes the vet and a toddler.

[raven]

No sign of a baby over here. Had a Dr appt last Friday, and nothing was going on. Next appt is this Friday, so we'll see if things change. DH thinks her world debut will be sometime this week. I partially packed my hospital bag, but not with everything I need. I overpacked last time, so I'm trying to avoid it this time.

Finally dug out all of DD's old clothes. Everything that is NB-3 months is in the dryer now. The nursery is not set up at all. Everything is everywhere, and we can't find the hardware to put the crib together. (DH says it's "in a large box somewhere". Thanks, very helpful.) I also want to paint the room before the baby officially moves in, but we have time for that. Baby will sleep in a bassinet in our room until about 6 months old.

DH brought in the two boxes of toys that were in the garage and dumped them out all over the living room floor. IL's gave us the most random crap that we don't own. A can of spray paint, wood filler for their new vanity in the bathroom, my MIL's bra. They tried to pass clothes off to me that I've been denying ownership of for months. Thankfully SIL was there to clear things up. They were hers and instead of just asking her if she owned them, they just tried to force me to take them all this time. So weird.

DD was fighting her nap hard today. I'm taking partial blame since I let her stay up a little later than normal because she was snacking. That and her stuffed bunny was in the washer. But now she has a nice, clean bunny to wake up to.

[kcrus]

Baby just went back. She is so tough! They let me come with her and she just sweetly went under. Prayers while I wait are appreciated!

[littlelion]

Apr 18, 2017 18:26:52 GMT -5 kcrus said:

Baby just went back. She is so tough! They let me come with her and she just sweetly went under. Prayers while I wait are appreciated!

All the t&p's, hope it's quick and easy!

[laceysbryan]

So my grandpa is in the hospital and really not doing well. They're stopping his blood pressure medication tonight and he likely won't make it. He was super alert and normal on the phone and asked me all about Denver and our upcoming Disney cruise and told me what a blessing I have been in his life. All the tears right now.

[ashlantic]

kcrus sending you and your girl good thoughts! Hope it's quick and the recovery isn't too bad.
laceysbryan big hugs to you. Sending you good thoughts as well.
raven that's so weird of your IL's. Hope you're feeling OK these last couple weeks of pregnancy!

The vet thinks my cat has some kind of eye infection, so we've got eye drops for her 3 times a day. She's so miserable tonight; I hope they kick in fast.

[littlelion]

I'm so sorry laceysbryan

[kcrus]

Woke up like a champ! She's so tough. He said her adnoids and tonsils were both gigantic! Glad we did it. Hopefully home tomorrow.

[kcrus]

Apr 18, 2017 19:28:48 GMT -5 laceysbryan said:

So my grandpa is in the hospital and really not doing well. They're stopping his blood pressure medication tonight and he likely won't make it. He was super alert and normal on the phone and asked me all about Denver and our upcoming Disney cruise and told me what a blessing I have been in his life. All the tears right now.

I'm so sorry. Huge hugs to you.

[ourcrazynavylife]

Apr 18, 2017 20:35:50 GMT -5 kcrus said:

Woke up like a champ! She's so tough. He said her adnoids and tonsils were both gigantic! Glad we did it. Hopefully home tomorrow.

Good. Hope ya'll get some sleep tonight and her pain is well controlled. Hugs momma.

[littlelion]

ashlantic even your cat can't escape pink eye! Hope the drops help soon.

[ashlantic]

kcrus glad it went well! How's she feeling this morning?
laceysbryan thinking of you today. ❤
littlelion the drops didn't help at all. Her eye got so much worse overnight. The vet doesn't open for another 40 minutes. I'm pretty much a wreck worrying about her.

[kcrus]

ashlantic really rough night over here. Around 4a she vomited a ton of blood; waiting on the surgeon to see if he has to go back in. I hope your kitty is ok

[ashlantic]

kcrus oh no! Hugs, mama. I hope your sweet girl feels better soon and the doc can give you some answers. Keep us updated.

[littlelion]

Apr 19, 2017 7:21:02 GMT -5 kcrus said:

ashlantic really rough night over here. Around 4a she vomited a ton of blood; waiting on the surgeon to see if he has to go back in. I hope your kitty is ok