tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745513252224031567.post397648652686668519..comments2023-10-10T05:55:31.025-04:00Comments on Marlie and Me: Baby Log: 1 Year and 28 Weeks OldTeresha@MarlieandMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608834359177585613noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745513252224031567.post-89162161643756948702011-03-08T14:24:21.279-05:002011-03-08T14:24:21.279-05:00Changing the diaper of a wriggling toddler is the ...Changing the diaper of a wriggling toddler is the absolute worst! You would think they would be calm so they don't have to stew in a pile of poo but oh no! How long till potty training?!?<br /><br />I've taken my fair share of smacks from Lewis and it is annoying. I know he is frustrated though so I try to be patient and just wait for him to calm down. I'm sure his teething pain isn't helping either. I cut him some slack.keyalushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706394687703975927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745513252224031567.post-75018356147435244782011-03-08T11:39:54.553-05:002011-03-08T11:39:54.553-05:00Toddlerhood is so full of bittersweet times. There...Toddlerhood is so full of bittersweet times. There's so much wonder in watching them grow into separate beings but it is also terrifying and frustrating. And I find that it gets more challenging into age two and three. But I also love it, I really do. I think if you look at even the annoying behaviour as part of growth and development, it can help. But there are times when only a time out works:)I love that you are so plugged into what she's going through!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01564542013071462911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745513252224031567.post-89105919001100581882011-03-06T23:48:32.995-05:002011-03-06T23:48:32.995-05:00they all go though it i see. Jasmine and her fits ...they all go though it i see. Jasmine and her fits and attitudes and telling me "no" and running away get to be too much sometimes. just be patient with her. Jasmine responds well to me talking to her and asking her what her problem is. other times when that doesn't work she might get a swat. i know you're not with that but sometimes thats what is called for with her. shes too bullheaded(gets that from her donor, not me lol). As long as you don't let her get away with too much or walk over you, its a phase that will pass soon enough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745513252224031567.post-52070320951563143652011-03-06T23:13:59.636-05:002011-03-06T23:13:59.636-05:00My kids didn't hit, but my niece, who I watch ...My kids didn't hit, but my niece, who I watch 4 days a week (she's 2) is a big-time hitter and hair puller.<br /><br />I'm at my wits end. Especially because poor little Abby is usually her victim, and my 2 year old niece is BIGGER than my 3 daughter and weighs a lot more.<br /><br />I've tried yelling, explaining, redirecting, positive reinforcement and I have even resorted to the hand slap. Nothing works. I just starting trying "time-outs" in a chair in the kitchen...only time will tell.<br /><br />How does a foot bath tell you you need more water?Kimberly Grabinskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08099055910761969191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745513252224031567.post-88580625360664762032011-03-06T22:21:41.897-05:002011-03-06T22:21:41.897-05:00Oh I hated when my kids went through the hitting p...Oh I hated when my kids went through the hitting phase. It's certainly becuase she's getting frustrated. The No phase is another one that annoyed me but we got through. all apart of growing up.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09661676984206597359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745513252224031567.post-66537959577820897912011-03-06T03:24:38.996-05:002011-03-06T03:24:38.996-05:00Oi vey! Sorry Marlie is going through a tough time...Oi vey! Sorry Marlie is going through a tough time. Toddlerhood is hard. I've been lucky with Miss V. She has non-stop energy, but overall likes to get a long and doesn't throw too many tantrums. I've dealt with the entire spectrum of tantrums as my 2nd ended up having bipolar and let me tell you, those tantrums redefine tantrums. After her, I almost have to laugh at my other kids' tantrums. It sounds like Marlie's are more like those - I'm not implying in any way that Marlie has bipolar, some kids just have more extreme tantrums than others and it just so happens that my kids are pretty mellow mood-wise overall, except the one who happens to have bipolar, but I've seen plenty of kids with killer tantrums who did not have bipolar. With my bipolar daughter, humor was the best help for tantrums. For instance, she went through this phase of not wanting her nails cut and my husband and i together could not hold her down to do it, finally, after becoming totally exasperated, I asked her if she wanted her nails to look like monster nails or something. Well, she though that was utterly hysterical, so after that, whenever she'd start to fuss about getting her nails cut, I'd joke, "Are you trying to grow monster nails again?" and kind of run with the whole monster thing. Actually, I use it some with Miss V also. For instance, if she is not wanting to get her clothes on, I will joke that she lost her hands when they haven't gone through the sleeve all the way still. Now she initiates the conversations, asking where her hands are and I tease her that she is always losing her hands and that she should be more careful. <br /><br />How about posting the sore throat and cough remedy? We're still dragging with this stupid cold and our coughs are the main thing getting us down, with OTC relief being a joke.Maureenskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09693317239250946604noreply@blogger.com