Every morning it's the same routine at daycare drop-off: Karalyn sees Mr. Will at school and before he even takes a step towards her she says, "No Will!" She doesn't share the doll babies and instead holds them close.
The teachers say all the kids are going through a phase where they say "no" to the little guy but it makes me cringe that Karalyn says it while Will's parents are there.
Why Will? Why the no? I feel bad. It reminds me that kids can be cruel, even when they don't mean it. It reminds me of days long ago when I sat on the school jungle gyms by myself because I was told "no." And here's my own daughter doing it!
Having a kid sometimes makes me relive my own childhood and it can be painful. I guess teaching Karalyn to be a nice kid is my way of soothing all the little hurts that I encountered growing up.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
Weekend Meme: 3 Books Your Toddler Enjoys Reading
This one is created on Tabitha's own thought since Erik is really into reading. I know a few of the toddlers are also so let's share some of the favorite titles.
Rules:
1. Share 3 book titles that your toddler enjoys (and WHY)
2. Tag others
3. Leave a link or your actual book titles in the comment section
3 Books that Erik Enjoys Reading
1. Tumble Bumble - we borrowed this from the local library and it is indeed one of Erik's most sought after book in the evenings. SPOILER ALERT: He loves the part where all the animals get together in the kitchen eating away. Erik pretends to chow down as well!
2. Little Bo Peep Can't Get To Sleep - this is again borrowed from the local library. Erik loves this book because it rhymes as well as he can count the sheep and he loves saying "Cow jump over the moon" or "Dish ran away with the spoon"
3. Jungle Babies - This one we actually purchased from Borders Books, HAHA! Erik loves this because it has tiny "stuffed" animals for counting. It rhymes and it has an elephant! Our boy is really into elephants (and other animals, as well)
Okay, NOW your turn! Share away!
Rules:
1. Share 3 book titles that your toddler enjoys (and WHY)
2. Tag others
3. Leave a link or your actual book titles in the comment section
3 Books that Erik Enjoys Reading
1. Tumble Bumble - we borrowed this from the local library and it is indeed one of Erik's most sought after book in the evenings. SPOILER ALERT: He loves the part where all the animals get together in the kitchen eating away. Erik pretends to chow down as well!
2. Little Bo Peep Can't Get To Sleep - this is again borrowed from the local library. Erik loves this book because it rhymes as well as he can count the sheep and he loves saying "Cow jump over the moon" or "Dish ran away with the spoon"
3. Jungle Babies - This one we actually purchased from Borders Books, HAHA! Erik loves this because it has tiny "stuffed" animals for counting. It rhymes and it has an elephant! Our boy is really into elephants (and other animals, as well)
Okay, NOW your turn! Share away!
Inspire Your Children
From a blog that I follow closely, AdventureDad recently posted a Readers' Digest article he read. It was on "How To Inspire Your Children".
Small Excerpt:
1. What you say: "You're the best!"
What they hear: "Your job in life is to make me happy."
A better way to say it: "You should be proud of how hard you worked."
2. What you say: "Watch your language!"
What they hear: "I've tuned out what you're really trying to say."
A better way to say it: "I'm so glad you came to talk to me, but I have one request for the future. I find that word offensive, so please don't use it."
4. What you say: "Don't worry -- it'll be okay."
What they hear: "You're such a drama queen!"
A better way to say it: "I totally understand what you must have gone through. Tell me about it."
I am definitely guilty of item #4 whenever Erik wails. However, I also "sportcast" and tell my toddler that he's feeling sad, frustrated, angry, upset and it's okay that he wants to cry or need Mummy or Daddy to hold for a little bit until he's okay again. So maybe I'll just stop saying the "Don't Worry, you're okay" to Erik?!
Read more on the article and see if you agree or disagree. Comment either way.
Small Excerpt:
1. What you say: "You're the best!"
What they hear: "Your job in life is to make me happy."
A better way to say it: "You should be proud of how hard you worked."
2. What you say: "Watch your language!"
What they hear: "I've tuned out what you're really trying to say."
A better way to say it: "I'm so glad you came to talk to me, but I have one request for the future. I find that word offensive, so please don't use it."
4. What you say: "Don't worry -- it'll be okay."
What they hear: "You're such a drama queen!"
A better way to say it: "I totally understand what you must have gone through. Tell me about it."
I am definitely guilty of item #4 whenever Erik wails. However, I also "sportcast" and tell my toddler that he's feeling sad, frustrated, angry, upset and it's okay that he wants to cry or need Mummy or Daddy to hold for a little bit until he's okay again. So maybe I'll just stop saying the "Don't Worry, you're okay" to Erik?!
Read more on the article and see if you agree or disagree. Comment either way.
Monday, January 21, 2008
My favorite picture. Ever.
Thank you all for helping us celebrate Jackson's second birthday on Saturday! A special thank you to Chhimi for taking such great photos! There are some great ones and this one of Jackson's grandma (aka "Namma") is no exception!
Strep Throat Galore
Attention To all parents who may been in contact with any of our toddlers and/or infants.
Strep throat is among us. It was exposed about 2 weeks ago in the Toddler Room when one little friend got swabbed at a recent doctor's office and came back positive. No symptoms were displayed. Now, we noticed over the weekend, two additional little friends also strep throat (1 in the toddler room and 1 in the 2-year-old room.)
This time, there are still NO obvious symptoms displayed. So many parents would not be able to tell if the child doesn't have any illness. When in doubt, get a quick swab at the Dr. Office. If the test result shows strep throat, the person should stay home from work, school, or day care until 24 hours after taking an antibiotic.
More on strep throat:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/strep-throat/DS00260
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/infections/lung/strep_throat.html
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/groupastreptococcal_g.htm
Strep throat is among us. It was exposed about 2 weeks ago in the Toddler Room when one little friend got swabbed at a recent doctor's office and came back positive. No symptoms were displayed. Now, we noticed over the weekend, two additional little friends also strep throat (1 in the toddler room and 1 in the 2-year-old room.)
This time, there are still NO obvious symptoms displayed. So many parents would not be able to tell if the child doesn't have any illness. When in doubt, get a quick swab at the Dr. Office. If the test result shows strep throat, the person should stay home from work, school, or day care until 24 hours after taking an antibiotic.
More on strep throat:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/strep-throat/DS00260
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/infections/lung/strep_throat.html
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/groupastreptococcal_g.htm
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Weekend Meme: 5 Things You Want Your Kids To Know (Before They Grow Up)
Instructions:
Those tagged will share 5 Things You Want Your Kids To Know "Before They Grow Up"
Those tagged will tag 5 people.
Those tagged will leave their meme in the comments section (or a link) so everyone can keep track of what's being posted.
PS: you DON'T have to have kids to do this...
5 Things I Want My Kids To Know (Before They Grow Up)
My 5 Tagees (aka the Poo Poo Masters plus 1):
Chhimi
Lynette
Allison
Brewer
Anonymous Brighton Dad
PS: you DON'T have to have kids to do this...
5 Things I Want My Kids To Know (Before They Grow Up)
- We Love You and Each Other Very Much, more than anything in this world
- Enjoy Your Childhood Fully, don't be so eager to grow up so fast!
- We Are Your Support System, you can come to us and tell us anything, we are here to listen
- You Can Achieve Whatever You Want, as long as you want it badly enough
- Money Doesn't Buy Happiness, but it does buy a lot of things
My 5 Tagees (aka the Poo Poo Masters plus 1):
Chhimi
Lynette
Allison
Brewer
Anonymous Brighton Dad
Friday, January 18, 2008
Got Poo Poos?
This is not a joke. I ask Karalyn this question every evening when we arrive home from daycare. She looks at me with wide brown eyes. Then she vehemently shakes her head, "No!" and turns on her heel to run away as fast as her chubby little legs can take her. Hmmm, I think, she runs just like her Dad.And she has poo poos. Come back here, little bugger!
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This blog is for the parents of CCLC (and former CCLC) kids who want to talk toddler, vent about potty training and other parental challenges, share recipes or tips, warn each other about the latest germs and in general just want to laugh about - er, with - our kids.
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