Need to run but just wanted to add about the poop. I am no expert and DS is a regular 2x day kind of person but I several friends with kids the same age and this is the age where they become very aware of what is going on down there. If they have a traumatic incident, they become inclined to hold it in or will themselves to not poop. I've had 2 friends add Miralax(sp) just to get things going but it took awhile for the kids to get over it. It's normal behavior for this age. I just wanted to add that even if you are not getting success with dietary changes and miralax, just be patient because it might take awhile.
Oh and is anyone else able to edit their posts in <i>this thread</i>? I know there is a lot of something going on with this site and I really don't care what it is. But as someone who designs web sites this half functionality here and half non working stuff there really irritates me. So I might not post much here if that is the case.
PTing--It's such a relief to hear that others are having problems with potty training. I also have not been great about enforcing it, but Annalie has no real interest. She'll sit on the potty (if we read her books), but she never goes in there. And she loves her diapers. My mom, stepmom, and MIL have all given me a lot of grief about this.
Getting dressed--We're still doing pretty well with this.I usually give Annalie a choice of outfits. Sometimes she picks out her own. The only real problem is when we are staying in. She sees no point in getting dressed if we aren't going somewhere. When she resists me, I pretend I am "mommy monster" (which is something she used to call me seriously when I tried to dress her, but we turned it into a joke) and that usually works.
Hitting--Annalie has never been much of a hitter, but lately she's started to hit me a little (lightly). This morning, though, she whacked me on the nose with a little people figure. Out of the blue! Normally she only hits when she's frustrated. It really hurt, too. She said she was sorry right away, but I still put her in timeout for a little bit. I'm not sure what the deal is.
Disney,
I'm having total preggo brain. I love that picture of your DD, she is beautiful! She looks like such a little princess!
Alienhost,
You betcha. I'm trying to stay distracted. I'm trying to avoid an induction this time and they're willing to wait it out with me for another 2 weeks. So, hopefully this kid doesn't sit around on its laurels too much longer.
psusna,
No problem! Hope you two are able to make some use of it. We still haven't taken Caroline but DH and I were saying we'd like to take her there and the Aquarium once the baby is born as a special little outing for her.
Keith & Liz ~ July 28, 2001
Caroline Elizabeth ~ June 15, 2005
Megan Leigh ~ January 12, 2008
DAMN IT! They took the &^&^& edit function away again! Now the picture I posted can't be deleted..Wonderful! What a PITA! I am not one for posting pictures never mind leaving them up...GRRRRRRR
When she resists me, I pretend I am "mommy monster" (which is something she used to call me seriously when I tried to dress her, but we turned it into a joke) and that usually works.
