Saturday, September 18, 2010
Sweet Sister
Last night we went to the balloon festival in Plano and suffered the loss of one red and one yellow balloon. Keeley lost hers early and was satisfied to get a balloon animal later. Kayden, however, lost hers as we were getting into the car after being at the festival for 3 hours and an hour past their bedtimes. There were lots of tears. Driving home Kayden still seemed sad and was being sort of quite. All of the sudden Keeley said "I'm sorry." I asked her why she was sorry and she said, "I'm sorry that Kayden is sad because she lost her balloon. But its okay, Kayden, I have two and I can share one with you and they won't float away." Love it!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Playdates
Keeley came home from school today and, in the middle of changing clothes, came into the kitchen and said, in quite the indignant tone, "Mom, when am I going to get to have friends from school over to our house?"
Guess she is ready to start her own social calendar.
Guess she is ready to start her own social calendar.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Bikes and Trikes
Keeley LOVES her tricycle. Loves it. We've asked her if she wants a big girl bike and she always says no. When we are at friend's houses, she never wants to ride their bicycles. Last Thursday we went to a friend's house and they had a scooter. Keeley was in love. I thought a scooter looked like fun so I went home and searched craig's list. I found a listing for a scooter and a toddler bike for $15. I figured that was an awesome deal. We got them both but I didn't even tell the girls about the bike since we have no interest in that. They both loved the scooter.
And then Keeley discovered the bike and fell in love. Even thought it is in very sad condition. Even though it is a boys bike. And even though she has fallen countless times and scraped her knees and elbows. She loves it. How cute is the first little bike ride?
She has ridden to the park in our neighborhood and back several times (total of about a half a mile) and still has loads of energy to play at the park and when we get home. I'm so happy the weather is cool enough for us to get to enjoy the bike!
And then Keeley discovered the bike and fell in love. Even thought it is in very sad condition. Even though it is a boys bike. And even though she has fallen countless times and scraped her knees and elbows. She loves it. How cute is the first little bike ride?
She has ridden to the park in our neighborhood and back several times (total of about a half a mile) and still has loads of energy to play at the park and when we get home. I'm so happy the weather is cool enough for us to get to enjoy the bike!
Selective Hearing
Kayden has amazing selective hearing. Even her teachers commented that Kayden spends a fair bit of time in the "listening chair" because she will completely disregard that she is being spoken to at all. Because of this, we are frequently working with her on manners and saying things like, "Kayden, Keeley asked you a question. It is polite to respond when someone asks a question." It is beyond frustrating to be ignored when you tell your kids something, but it is also rude.
Because Kayden thinks that she is three already, we are constantly answering the "why" question. I know that all parents get beat down by that, but I never understood that, not only is it frustrating to have such inquisitive minds ask endless questions but that sometimes parents just don't know the answer. When the latter situation arises and we are in the car, I often choose the brilliant parent technique of ignoring the question. I know. You shouldn't ignore people. It is rude. But sometimes I really don't have an answer and that frustrates them and it also frustrates me. And sometimes they are just asking to hear themselves talk and don't really care if I answer. And sometimes they will answer each other questions so I don't have to!
On a recent car trip, however, Kayden was quick to make me aware that I was being rude. We were all in car and she asked a question I didn't have an answer to (after many questions I was able to successfully answer). I chose my ignore tactic. She waited about 2 seconds and then said:
"MOM! I asked you a question!"
So, bottom line is that she IS listening all those times, most of the time she just chooses to act like she isn't!
Because Kayden thinks that she is three already, we are constantly answering the "why" question. I know that all parents get beat down by that, but I never understood that, not only is it frustrating to have such inquisitive minds ask endless questions but that sometimes parents just don't know the answer. When the latter situation arises and we are in the car, I often choose the brilliant parent technique of ignoring the question. I know. You shouldn't ignore people. It is rude. But sometimes I really don't have an answer and that frustrates them and it also frustrates me. And sometimes they are just asking to hear themselves talk and don't really care if I answer. And sometimes they will answer each other questions so I don't have to!
On a recent car trip, however, Kayden was quick to make me aware that I was being rude. We were all in car and she asked a question I didn't have an answer to (after many questions I was able to successfully answer). I chose my ignore tactic. She waited about 2 seconds and then said:
"MOM! I asked you a question!"
So, bottom line is that she IS listening all those times, most of the time she just chooses to act like she isn't!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Accessories
I'm honestly not sure I will ever tire of this. Look how funny they are. Do you notice both of Kayden's headbands? Each was placed with a great deal of care.
And, for those of you that wonder, all that I wash for Keeley are her uniforms, pjs and that leotard!
And, for those of you that wonder, all that I wash for Keeley are her uniforms, pjs and that leotard!
Choices
Keeley has learned that her world is about choices. This is a good thing. Most of the time it works in my favor. She will ask for a snack and then say "what are my choices?" Then she will pick from that. It has worked well for us so far. No major meltdowns because she feels it is what I want her to have or nothing.
Today on the way home from a playdate, I told them I would stop and get them a drink and asked what they would like. Keeley responded with, "What are my choices?". I gave her two choices and waited. She said "hmmm..." and pondered for a few moments and then said, "I'd like a strawberry slush please." I appreciated that she asked so nicely, unfortunately, strawberry slush was not a choice I had given her. Apparently, if you don't like the choice Mom gives you, you should just make up your own!
Then, later this evening we were eating dinner (and Keeley was in her leotard, of course) and she told us she was cold. I suggested that she go put on some warmer clothes. She looked at me as if that was in no way an acceptable option and then said "How about we turn the air off." Good problem solving. Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of changing the temperature of the entire house to fit the whim of a 3 year old that insists on wearing a leotard all the time!
Today on the way home from a playdate, I told them I would stop and get them a drink and asked what they would like. Keeley responded with, "What are my choices?". I gave her two choices and waited. She said "hmmm..." and pondered for a few moments and then said, "I'd like a strawberry slush please." I appreciated that she asked so nicely, unfortunately, strawberry slush was not a choice I had given her. Apparently, if you don't like the choice Mom gives you, you should just make up your own!
Then, later this evening we were eating dinner (and Keeley was in her leotard, of course) and she told us she was cold. I suggested that she go put on some warmer clothes. She looked at me as if that was in no way an acceptable option and then said "How about we turn the air off." Good problem solving. Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of changing the temperature of the entire house to fit the whim of a 3 year old that insists on wearing a leotard all the time!
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