Today I kept my niece, 5 years old, and Anna. They love each other so much, that sometimes that can get in the way. I now know how it can be with 2 children. I do think I can do it, maybe when Anna gets a little older, but it was a learning experience.
It started early with painting, art, playing outside, watching movies, etc. I felt like I never stopped all day. I actually forgot to eat lunch for the first time in a long time. That could be a good thing. lol After our busy morning and naps when attempted to go shopping for some birthday gifts and an LSU football tshirt (we are going to the homecoming game in November for David's birthday!!! and I can not wait!!). I am used to diapers and changing on my schedule, unless it is a real diaper load. Well, Brenna decided she needed to go to the potty first thing at the first store (after I asked her many times this morning if she needed to go, with the response of NO). That was not too bad because we had just gotten started. Well after shopping and finding what we needed, at the checkout she needed to potty AGAIN. What am I to do, make her wait or go. Well she proceeded to tell me she needed to "poopoo". So leaving everything we go to the potty for the second time. Lets just say I am not used to having to potty in public places with a 5 year old. Needless to say we made it, but my heart goes out to all of those who have more than one child and all those other issues. I can not wait for Anna to get out of diapers, but I am not ready for public restrooms. lol
We did well today and are actually ready for bed and it is only 8:55. Not to say all days go that well, but I am proud that I actually did it. The only thing I am not proud of, is that I said some things today that I always said I never would. Nothing in particular, but things we heard as children from our parents. That is really scary.
I also need to add on to the word list for Anna. I forgot a few favorites like:
Bye Bye (She wakes up saying bye bye, she is a real go getter and social butterfly. There are days I want to stay home, but feel bad when she keeps saying "bye bye" and I don't take her anywhere. Lisa if you are reading, I think Anna may end up being a RED also.)
Thank you- It is more like 2 grunts, but it is used in the correct context that we think it is the same.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Two Children
Posted by allieyd at 8:44 PM
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3 comments:
You crack me up!
I think its different when you both kids are your own. Think about how patient you are with Anna, but how much harder it is to be patient with someone else's child.
This is just what I think as of now, but I'll let you know what I figure out next year! haha :)
I'm not sure Anna has much of a chance coming out anything but RED. :-)
Sounds like you did well. Wait till you're potty training and she tells you she has to go potty as you're running out the door and you're already running late. Talk about mixed signals.
Well you know Aubre being 5 is ALWAYS in the restroom. It never fails, as soon as we sit down at a restraunt, she has to go. Sometimes she really does have to go, and other times she just wants to sing in the public restroom so others can hear her!
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