One of the problems that I am dealing with Laura right now is trying to help her become a more independent player. We started a chore chart and she does a wonderful job of making her bed, brushing her teeth and getting dressed. The problem is that she always wants me to play with her. Now, we have times during the day where we do a project (as she calls it) together, or dress-up, or outside time if it is warm. But, as we all know as mothers, there are times when we just need to get stuff done! I have tried to get her started on something, but she most likely tends to follow me around, ask for help when she can do it herself, and in all honesty just be bothersome. Usually when this is taking place, she starts to be disobedient and throwing a fit.So, I welcome your suggestions.
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Laura was pretty excited about Valentine's Day, so we are planning to make a strawberry cake when she gets home from school...should be fun and messy!
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How precious! I love the sleeping moment captured on camera. I also love Laura's adorable Valentine outfit. She is a cutie!
Wow! She looks precious in that Valentine outfit. How can you spank that sweet thing?!! Just kidding- my kids drive me crazy too. I have no words of wisdom. At least you have started the chore chart. we haven't done that yet, but I have been thinking that I need to start one. enjoy the strawberry cake- yum- that is my favorite:)
Oh I feel the PAIN! We had the same day yesterday. We should have called each other for support! I had to remind myself all day that I did love her! Just one of those days! But thank goodness those are few and far between.
I have no suggestions on getting her to be independent - mine is currently hanging on my leg wanting to dance to Michael Buble'. So I am logging off to dance with my favorite girl to my favorite singer!
I think it is just a "girl" thing with the fits. I don't ever remember Easton having any fits like Lexi does. Let me know if you discover a way to take care of the situration. Happy Valentine's Day!
Oh girl....I know exactly what you are going thru. Having a strong willed redhead at our house was a challenge when she was Laura's age. Now she is much better....keep doing what you are doing. You are a great Mama!
Whatever you do, please remember it so that I can ask you next year. I have had so many of those days with Nora already, ughhh! Why is being a mommy so hard sometines?
She looks absolutely precious in her shirt!
Looking at the sweet pics you got of Laura makes it hard to imagine her being hard to deal with but I know mine too are like that. I have no suggestions for you for encouraging independence. Mine have all been independent players (not sure how I got so lucky with all 3). I think we need to start a chore chart with Caleb. He may play independently but won't do things like pick up clothes, brush teeth, make bed, etc by himself.
Oh! This is so hard. I don't know if it is a girl thing or what. Caleb is a much more independent player than Hannah is. Does she still nap? Hannah doesn't but she has to have room time. She is suppose to stay in her room and play quietly, if she can't do that then I threaten her that she will have to start taking naps again and will not be able to get off of her bed. Good luck! Let us know if you find anything that works.
I can definitely remember that!!! I remember using a timer a one point, telling Brecken and Camdyn that they needed to play by themselves until the timer went off. It was a slow process starting off with 15 min, then 30 and 45. Eventually they started doing it without using the timer. They still ask for it ocassionally. Good Luck!!!
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