hawkward
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Post by hawkward on Feb 21, 2018 14:15:25 GMT -6
Age: 3
Milestones: Nothing new this week.
Challenges: He's been fantastic lately. I don't remember DS1 ever having such a pleasant 3 yo phase. *knock on ALL the wood*
Funny/cute stories: Yesterday DS1 had to have blood work, and he was crying a bit in anticipation. DS2 started crying and DS1 said, "what are you crying for? I'm getting the needle!" DS2 replied "my tummy hurts about all this!" It was over in a flash, not nearly as bad as expected, and they both got stickers for being brave!
How are you? Things have been so fucking stressful around here lately. I'm okay though, and it's starting to look up. DS1 managed to spend a whole day at school today, H got back to work, and DS2 and I are currently having the most chill day ever after a quick check-up (for me) at the surgeon this morning.
Anything else? Newp!
QOTW: He's going to start ninja classes as soon as H gets his raise. I think he's going to love it because he has so much fun playing on freetime days and watching DS1's classes.
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Post by hawkward on Feb 21, 2018 14:16:32 GMT -6
enchanted, I'm glad her poor little finger is on the mend and it's not going to keep her from swimming. It's funny- DS2 did the same thing to me this week- he's not been getting as much attention as normal and he's been wanting extra cuddles at night. It's a good thing they're so cute!
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Post by mirabelle on Feb 21, 2018 14:18:57 GMT -6
enchanted will her finger still be wrapped or is it left unwrapped now? Age: almost 3 Milestones: Challenges: we were OOT with him this weekend with family and he was a mess, but in his defense it was not a kid friendly environment at all. He made it thru 4 sit down meals which are really difficult for him. I am giving him a lot of credit but it kicked mine and my DH’s ass and I’m sure at times we looked like the worst parents. Funny/cute stories: he’s being really sweet about asking people how they are doing after they ask him how he’s doing... it’s nice to hear him care about someone other than himself. There’s hope (I say this in a joking tone as I say most things about my toddler with a lot of humor and sarcasm as a means of coping 😉) How are you? I have been really sick lately so my energy is very low lately. Not happy with myself over this, but DS is handling it well. I feel like he pays for it the most. Anything else? We are touring a preschool this week and one next week and I am feeling overwhelmed already by the whole ordeal. QOTW: Do you have your little one in any kind of classes or lessons? I’m glad this is the question this week... we are trying this new thing called Tinkergarten next month it’s a completely outdoor program and I don’t know much more about it... has anyone done something like this? It’s 1x a wk. He goes to a toddler preschool type class 2x a week with me. Just finished up 6 week soccer program which we will not do again unless he tells me he is suddenly into it because he wasn’t. Sorry for writing so much this week, feels good though to get off my chest.
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Post by purple on Feb 23, 2018 11:22:23 GMT -6
Age: 2 1/2
Milestones: Over the February school holiday, she completed a sponsored treasure hunt for her preschool. (It's not a privately owned preschool, it's funded by grants and fundraising.) She loved it and raised £44. On Tuesday she stood up in front of everyone and told them about her treasures. I had no idea she was going to be asked to do this so it was completely unprepared, and she's one of the younger ones there.
Also, when I arrived to pick her up on Tuesday, she was playing outside, as usual, but without her bear. For the first time, she didn't ask for her bear back after snack.
Challenges: She's two. Bright and articulate, and two. We can be having a semi rational conversation and then she'll fling herself on the floor screaming because I put her milk in the wrong colour cup. It's age appropriate but still challenging!
Funny/cute stories: She keeps bringing me her toy tree and saying she has beautiful flowers for me.
How are you? I slept badly on Wednesday night and for some reason was completely wrecked yesterday, to the extent of letting L watch extra television because my brain wouldn't work. It's unusual for me to be that tired after just one bad night. So of course H's mind went straight to pregnancy. It's too early to test, H.
Anything else? I put something on Facebook about L's achievements at preschool and had a lovely comment from my SIL which made my week. "Well done L and a massive shout for her parents too for being unstintingly full of love even when their own days feel dark. Very proud of you all."
QOTW: Do you have your little one in any kind of classes or lessons? We actually don't do as many classes since we started preschool two mornings a week. We used to do swimming and sports. Now we just do general music on Friday mornings. It's for 18 months to three years and it's great. She's learnt to listen to grown ups and follow instructions.
A whole swathe of classes will become available to her in August, and at that point they are no longer parent participation. We'll see what she wants to do at that point. Drama, art, sports, swimming, dance, French...
Sorry, that was long. I love this thread.
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Post by hawkward on Feb 23, 2018 11:34:40 GMT -6
purple, I used to be a 2 yo teacher, and I've had two of my own, and I'm still amazed at a 2 yo's ability to be this curious, bright, happy to please, pleasant little creature one moment and a raging hellbeast the next. That's awesome she did so well on her treasure hunt!
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Post by oldbaylover1024 on Feb 23, 2018 14:42:23 GMT -6
Age: 1
Milestones: Saying more words and mimicking us more frequently. He's also playing peek-a-boo, which is adorable.
Challenges: Boundaries and climbing and stairs and jumping and leaping and climbing and throwing his body backwards and... did I mention climbing? My goodness, the kid is climber and 'no' doesn't seem to have any effect LOL We redirect a lot, but he's just BUSY. SOOOOO busy. I thought J (4.5YO DD) was a busy baby, but nope. She was sedated compared to C.
Funny/cute stories: He's started saying, "No," to us when he knows he's doing something he shouldn't be. For example, he knows he shouldn't touch the child lock on the cabinet. So he'll go up to it, look at me, touch it, then try and remove it all while saying, "No, Mama," and laughing and giggling. Maybe 'no' isn't working LOL
How are you? Honestly... exhausted. Our routine isn't working and I have no clue how to fix it. Plus, tax season sucks. I'm working this weekend, both days.
Anything else? C popped a high fever yesterday, then nothing today. I hate random fevers.
QOTW: Nope. He's 1. A trip to the library during weekend story time is enough. Plus, he's in DC so he gets interaction there.
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