My little PirateEvery week Kaleigh and I go to storytime at the Benton libray and they read books, sing songs and make a craft. The theme this week was pirates so here is Kaleigh showing off her pirate hat. We also have been going to Little Lambs story time at church on Fridays and it is a lot of fun too.
On that same note, I really need some advice about K. I know this is going to sound horrible, but I've taken to shutting myself in a room for a few minutes just to get a little break from her or to do some cleaning, pay bills, whatever. She literally will not leave my side to play with her toys or anything. If I try to sit down, she's on top of me. The only way I can get a break is to turn on the TV for her and I hate to do that. It's not that I don't spend time with her, I do. I've tried giving her my undivided attention for a while, hoping she would be okay to play by herself for a while, but that doesn't work. My only idea is to have another child for her to play with, but my friend Ellen assures me that it may sound good in theory but in reality - not so much. Am I just looking at this all wrong? Any ideas?
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Ok, so I'm not a parent at all, but have you tried Mothers DAy out at church? It would be a great break for you and Kaliegh too. She can be around other kids and gain some independence? Just a thought, and no, I don't think you are horrible for shutting yourself in a room! Is she this way with Nathan? Maybe leave for a bit at nightime to where it's just her and him? Well that's my two cents worth!!!Love the pic by the way!
funny, Sara does the same thing lately, it comes and goes, it seems like they are bored. We had gone from 2 naps a day to only 1. she would be so fussy and does not let me do anything she just wants to be with me and I have to get things done... so J.P. suggested to get back again to the two naps a day even if she doesn't sleep at least to let her rest for an hour, it worked today! I got things done and she was happier, like Melissa said mother's day out is a great thing to do too! I always look forward to Thurdays... I love my child like crazy but I need a brake too sometimes!
Let her play with the magic markers. It looks like that works! (Sorry, Shelly, but I couldn't help myself!)
mothers day out...it would give you a break. I know that sounds harsh, but all moms need a break also.
Didn't Sara teach Noah to play by himself by putting up the gate in his room? I believe she said he had trouble with it at first, but then got used to it. Start with small bits of time then increase. Ask Sara. Then go to Barnes and Nobel and search for that problem in the Super Nanny Book. HA
Her smile is cracking me up!
I have been thinking more about this too Shelly. I think a baby gate just inside her room would be awesome. She's in her room with her toys so she can't hurt anything. Just make sure she can hear you around the house from time to time and she'll gradually get used to playing by herself. Everyone needs to learn to play by themselves, even when they are adults! Great pic though too I agree with Amy, she cracks me up!!!
I know they start going through a huge seperation anxiety phase around 2-3 years of age. She is probably experiencing a lot of that. Having another child won't solve her issue. The baby gate is a great idea. If she can't get out of it, maybe try the pack and play in the living room? Like Amy said, start in small increments of time. Go back to Baby Wise Two. It talks about giving your child time alone each day and how to go about it. Don't forget that you are a good mom! I shut Catherine's door when she cries sometimes, but I know she needs to go down for a nap and if I hear her too much I'll go get her.
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