The new things with us....
Donovan starts summer preschool tomorrow. It's once a week for 2 months and an hour and a half at a time. He's super excited!!! We got him a little cars bookbag, and he's ready to go!! I'd have to say that I have mixed feelings about this for one I'm way excited for him and I really love his teacher, she is excellent and I have no problem there, but he's going to preschool!! I felt like this day would be so far away, and here we are. He's still is a little young, but this little boy has so much energy!!! I try to teach him lots on my own, but I think this is just something that he needs. He's such a independent little guy!! So, I hope that he loves it!!!
Kaleah, is talking so much!!! Her newest word was Waffle this morning at the breakfast table.. I simply asked if she wanted a waffle, and she said "ya, waffle!!!" Ok, then!!! Waffle it is!! Along with the cute words she also says "No, No!" Which every mother might agree that we could always skip this word normally, but she says cute and with much conviction!!! It's not even in a bratty tone, it's a stern, no! no! with her lips pursed together!! darling!! One more note to add, she has started this little dance anytime she gets excited for food, where she'll quickly stomp her feet interchangably and clutch her arms close to her sides while clenching her fists. I'll have to video tape it. I stuck her bottom part of her swim suit on her tonight over her pj's and it has a ruffle at the top so it looked like a tu tu, and she started to do this dance...hilarious!! Wish i had my camera!! dang it!! Next time....I promise!!
Jayson is good!!! His job treats him well, we can't complain. I mean there's always that desire of making more money, but what do you do. It's a company where they make health supplements and we always get free product each month so that's a definite plus!!! As for me, I'm enjoying the summer. I get the morning to play with Donovan while Lela sleeps, then Lela and I hang out while Donovan takes his nap. I'm also constantly trying to find new ways of being more patient with Donovan. He challenges me constantly, His latest is refusing to eat anything and everything that I put in front of him. I've completley taken away all treats until he sees it my way... It's also a matter of keeping my cool but that's also easier said than done...maybe some day I'll become completely in check with my emotions at all times, until then....it's a rough one to conquer!! Any ideas for the eating dilemma, I'm open ears. I feel like it's his way of acting out, when life is so hectic right now. I'm so grateful to being living with Jayson's parents, but I feel like Donovan acts out at times just for the sake of things being different, and us not having our own place. Hopefully it'll all smooth out once we're in our own place!! Hopefully:)
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Thanks for the update! I'm glad to get some insight into your kids' personalities. Cute, cute.
I wish I were wise when it comes to raising children (why do you think I don't have any?). I'm clueless. I only have my own stubborn personality to learn from.
If I were doing that (refusing food), I think I would respond well to cooking my own food (with help, of course). Maybe talking with him about a menu, going shopping, and having him be the one to prepare it would make him want to eat it? I don't know. It's worth a try, maybe. Kids at that age are craving as much independence as they can get, it seems.
Glad you are doing well! The cake business looks great--I didn't know how talented you are in that arena. Keep us posted with your creations. :)
Hey there lady! You guys sound happy and well. I am so glad. Well, I wanted to let you know that you are doing great! Dont worry about the emotions thing. No moms have it totally together. Even the ones that seem so calm loose it at times. I know that I sure do. I never try to be perfect, just good enough. I think that is hard enough dont you? Well, my trick with Jacob if he wont eat is that he just does not get anything else. Sometimes even treats cant motivate him to eat so I take away a favorite game, an activity planned, etc. There is something that they love more than life and that is what I take away. Also, if they are hungry they will eventually eat. Sometimes I let jake miss a meal with no snacks so that he will eat a bigger dinner. As long as they are not starving you are fine. They dont want to hurt so eventually they cave and eat what you give them. Just stay consistant and hold your ground. Jakie acts out when we go to families house too. Kids think they can embarrass you into doing what they want when others are present or that they can manipulate into doing what they want. All it takes is a few times that you make it clear to them with time outs, making them leave the table, etc. infront of others for them to see that eating is not optional. Also, telling them that they dont have to eat it all, but setting a minimum number of bites of each thing and sticking to it encourages their compromising side. It is a healthy way to say you have to eat, but not everything. Stock the house with Yogurts they like, cheese sticks, fortified milks you can mix with chocolate, fiber rich gernola bars, fresh fruit, whole wheat crackers, fortified cereal as treats dry in a baggie, etc. and offer them as treats after they eat their meals. Jacob usually is willing to eat the minimum to get the treat and the treat is super healthy so we win! YEAH! Well, hope it works for you! Good luck. -Sarah
Oh I love your updates - I can't believe how big those kiddos are getting! Sure wish we were closer so I could know them better and see you more!
As for the food thing I'll tell you my secret to sanity in the food department: Trust that they won't starve themselves. It's very rare and a child will voluntarily stop eating to the point that it's hazardous to their health. I offer my kids what we're eating (I decide what) and if they don't want it then that's ok, they can wait and see what I pick next. The only other thing is that they know that can eat fruits or vegetables whenever they want. So what if they don't eat at mealtime? As long as their snacks are fresh produce then I'm ok with that (even when all they want is 14 bananas a day). These two things have given me sanity even when my herd is picky and snacky.
Good luck - LOVE YOU!
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