Archive for General
Feb 20
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Today has been a challenging day for Coopers and my relationship. The day started out great but has since gone down hill.
This downward spiral seems to begin when we pick Ella up from school. Today he literally threw himself down in the parking lot of the school and sat there screaming. Yep, in the salt and soot, he sat there. If anyone walking by or outside heard or saw him they would have thought I was kidnapping him he was that hysterical. This was all because I wouldn't carry him to the car. Never-mind the fact my hands were full, but he's old enough to walk. He then refused to hang his coat up once home saying he can't and didn't know how which are two outright lies. I told him that he wouldn't have a coat next time he went to put one on as id give it away if he wasn't going to hang it up as I know he knows how to do. He eventually got up and did it but screamed, yelled and pouted about it the entire time.
I'm pretty certain it comes from tiredness and lack of attention he feels he is receiving once Ella is home. She likes showing her artwork etc and sharing about her day and I think he figures negative attention is at least attention.
I'm at a loss as how to handle. I've contemplated putting him in his room but is that really resolving anything or just removing him from the living area so I can still share time with Ella and hear about her day?? As for the outburst in the parking lot, ask I can do is grab him and get him into his seat and discuss later.
I know I'm a good Mom and I know children get upset easily, I just feel Cooper is behaving this way more lately and I can't figure out why and I can't decide how I should handle it.
Feb 20
Random Thoughts...
...from FaceBook
I so enjoyed doing Learning Centers in Ellas classroom this morning. It was a fun experience interacting with the children. The activity I did with each child involved Upper and Lower case letters and matching them. Not being in a classroom setting often and only working with my own two children it was interesting observing how children learn differently.
I'm so glad I had the opportunity to do this and encourage any other parents who can to take the opportunity to volunteer yet this year.
Feb 20
Random Thoughts...
...from FaceBook
At 9:33am it's 3 degrees....
This morning I pulled out my huge arsh (ha!) North Face parka... too darn cold!
I feel like I being in Antartica, oh wait it's warmer there isn't it.
Feb 19
Random Thoughts...
...from FaceBook
I just saw on the news that Philadelphia right now is colder than Antartica. Wholly coldness it's cold!
Feb 19
Random Thoughts...
...from FaceBook
What a great idea. I'm gonna start carrying a notebook around!!!
Feb 18
Random Thoughts...
...from FaceBook
Ella is playing with one of her baby dolls. She asked if I would babysit so she could go out. I told I absolutely would....while she's at quiet time! Quiet time can be get big date!!
