tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017151681053392256.post5776915568105338442..comments2023-10-12T00:41:12.610-07:00Comments on Holly: I've never looked so forward to naptimes.Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05405799087242719571noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017151681053392256.post-31706971137178747352008-07-26T16:23:00.000-07:002008-07-26T16:23:00.000-07:00Be thankful your "little flower" is not a little r...Be thankful your "little flower" is not a little redhead (boy)!!! The phase you describe has been going on in our household for two and a half years now!:) <BR/><BR/>Naps are glorious gifts from God!gardngirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05503845081777282120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017151681053392256.post-57151843681162668182008-07-25T06:45:00.000-07:002008-07-25T06:45:00.000-07:00When mine was that age, I couldn't take her anywhe...When mine was that age, I couldn't take her anywhere. There hasn't been a stroller or carrier built that could contain her. But, it passed . . . eventually!Maude Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669688074743095866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017151681053392256.post-3461557622116892792008-07-24T04:04:00.000-07:002008-07-24T04:04:00.000-07:00The phase ends only to return later on in life. O...The phase ends only to return later on in life. Our little man has had the attitude and issues lately but is coming out of it. I was ready to run away. When he was little we did not have that rough of time but when we did, we spanked his hand when he went to touch something forbidden and explained that was a pretty, not a toy. It seemed to work well for us. When he would throw fits, I just walked away and told him bye, you sit and throw your fit and I am going to have fun elsewhere (make up somewhere or some fun activity). I would not take 5 or so steps before he was up by my side ready to see something else. Try giving her a job while in the store. Maybe to spot all the foods daddy likes to eat or holding a prescious item making sure it stays safe. Make a box of cookies sound like gold and it is her job to keep them safe. Even bribe her with them. If she keeps them safe the whole time you shop or do your errand, she can have 4 or so of them. <BR/><BR/>Hope some of this works to get you through this rough time. Always make sure you and Chris appear on the same page in front of her as to not confuse her or make it seem one parent is "nicer" than the other. That will only cause friction between you two. If there is disagreement, take it away from little flower and discuss. Goood Luck.<BR/><BR/>ShereeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017151681053392256.post-3576660411817117912008-07-23T15:00:00.000-07:002008-07-23T15:00:00.000-07:00Yeah, I wish I had some good news or advice for yo...Yeah, I wish I had some good news or advice for you. Imagine little flower's behavior multiplied by two. I will say that at least they take turns, I'll give Da'Gorgeouses that. <BR/><BR/>I do have to give them credit, for the most part they are well behaved and reserve tantrums for home and specifically for mommy yelling "help daddy" while screaming and crying as loudly as possible to add to my frustration. <BR/><BR/>When we do go to the store, we play a lot of games and sing a lot of songs while shopping (ABC's, counting numbers, pointing out colors, Old McDonald, Down by the Bay, etc.) I no longer care who is staring at us or who might be listening, it keeps them entertained and generally allows me to shop. I have to admit though, shopping without 2 little ones in tow has now become a "mommy treat". LOL!!<BR/><BR/>Sorry I'm not much help, but please, if nothing else, I hope it makes you happy that someone else KNOWS your pain--LOL!!<BR/><BR/>Hugs & Blessings!Mom2Da'Gorgeouseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11761093197656867214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017151681053392256.post-49640509139736898932008-07-23T14:18:00.000-07:002008-07-23T14:18:00.000-07:00My oldest is 3 1/2 now, and she's gotten a lot bet...My oldest is 3 1/2 now, and she's gotten a lot better about shopping and stuff now. She likes to try to help with the shopping, even. Until then, hubby came along on errands as back-up.Life in the Crazy Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16230345258874253131noreply@blogger.com