We've been spending lots of time outside (lathered in sunscreen), tending to our garden, learning shapes with sidewalk chalk, playing in the sprinkler and eating organic lollipops. Whatever that means. When we're outside, she's in her non-expensive Carter's or Target clothes. Don't get me wrong, I love Target (my bank statement proves it), but I find it hard to thrown on her beautiful dresses just to get them full of grime. It gives me the heeby-jeebies just thinking about it. Am I the only one? I would let her run around outside in just her diapers, but I'm afraid she'll get a sunburn. I have a lot of phobias, I know this.
Gray dress \\ Organic lollipops \\ Chair via Homegoods
We've been having some serious issues with tantrums. I don't even know how to handle it. We've tried time out, ignoring her, getting on her level and talking to her. Nothing is really working. Last night, I put Anabelle down for bed, and immediately went to fill up her humidifier, since she has some pesty congestion we're trying to clear. I come back in, and she's standing up in her crib and tells me, "hi." I pick her up and give her several more hugs and kisses and tell her that it's night-night time. She starts whining, and asks to get down to go play. I put her down, she runs out into her playroom and acts like it's no big deal. I try putting her back to sleep about half an hour later, and she screams at the top of her lungs for a good 90 seconds (as I wait outside her door). I go into her room to get her with tears streaming down her blotchy red face, and again, she tells me, "hi," like she just wasn't screaming bloody murder a mere three seconds ago. She shimmies down my legs and runs away from me back into the playroom. I let her watch cartoons and lay down on the couch for another 45 minutes By this time, I've completed my workout with the extra fun of toddler weight and ate dinner. She comes up to me, looks at me with bloodshot eyes, and I take her back to her room. We read to more stories and she immediately passes out once her head hits the crib.
I feel like I'm giving in to what she wants, but I'm not sure what the alternative is. Anyone else have any tips on how to handle these monstrosities?
I hope you guys have a great day. In case you weren't aware, tomorrow is Friday! Any big plans?
No Comments Yet, Leave Yours!