tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3845564247295785989.post5317788005795564392..comments2024-03-29T04:51:44.726-04:00Comments on Polka-Dotty Place: The Highs and Lows of Toddler LifePolkaDottyPlacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16251286113250727239noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3845564247295785989.post-35090507319639275042015-04-27T10:14:37.947-04:002015-04-27T10:14:37.947-04:00Oh goodness, I could have written the same thing. ...Oh goodness, I could have written the same thing. It might be that Olivia is in daycare half day, or the fact that I'm 100% a different person since having her, but I do have a bit of patience. It doesn't help the embarrassment when were in public. I know it's only going to get worse, but I feel like Olivia has been like this since the day she was born. This chick would PITCH A FIT at like 6 weeks if we weren't walking while holding her. Once she could move her arm in a direction we had to walk her in that direction, all over the house, wherever she wanted, or she would SCREAM. This girl has given me a run for my money since the beginning, and I couldn't love her more. I love Becca's comment above. But I just keep thinking about how she's learning about the world. And testing. And trying to figure out whether she'll get the same response on time 1000 as she did on 999. Isn't easy, but I don't want to wish away her little years either. I so feel you!Kelley @LoveLikeCrazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07310271025988615271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3845564247295785989.post-26377026679240933552015-04-26T10:52:25.126-04:002015-04-26T10:52:25.126-04:00One is hard. It's definitely not just you. We ...One is hard. It's definitely not just you. We do a lot of praying for mama's patience here too. Being able to see the highs along with the lows is important - you're doing great :)Erin Buhrhttp://www.bambinitravel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3845564247295785989.post-85496004613134305562015-04-23T15:51:29.395-04:002015-04-23T15:51:29.395-04:00That's a nice list of highs and lows! I have ...That's a nice list of highs and lows! I have a 10-year-old and an almost 1-year-old, so I've been through this stage once and am heading for it again.<br /><br />With tantrums, sometimes the most helpful thing is to show that you understand why she's upset (if you do!) and you understand that Big Feelings are hard. Say something like, "You wanted to hug the cat. You are mad that the cat ran away. You are stomping and screaming to let the mad feelings out!" Here is some <a href="http://pbskids.org/rogers/songLyricsWhatDoYouDo.html" rel="nofollow">inspiration from Mister Rogers</a>. Sometimes I need this reminder as much as the kids do! Thinking about the gentle voice of Mister Rogers and the way he seemed to understand everything makes me feel comforted and gives me a role model for being patient.Becca @ The Earthlings Handbookhttp://articles.earthlingshandbook.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3845564247295785989.post-62514773484459100182015-04-19T21:59:28.475-04:002015-04-19T21:59:28.475-04:00You are right about in the toddler years everythin...You are right about in the toddler years everything being BIG. My mom said just today that everything with Jack right now is a hassle. He throws the biggest fit when we come inside. He shoves his plate across the table when I know he is hungry just because he thinks he is going to get to run up and down the hall. Even though the toddler years are work and exhaustion it is also so much fun.Ashley Ponderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17117662794818677894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3845564247295785989.post-36851310108207150252015-04-18T22:46:52.921-04:002015-04-18T22:46:52.921-04:00The Toddler Years are just exhausting, but such fu...The Toddler Years are just exhausting, but such fun too. We managed to make it through today without a meltdown... but there is always tomorrow. I find myself praying for patience too. Sigh.... it will pass.... right????Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03393712822982750561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3845564247295785989.post-63200772443160882662015-04-17T09:48:23.103-04:002015-04-17T09:48:23.103-04:00Oh girl! I feel like I could have written this pos...Oh girl! I feel like I could have written this post myself. Madi is having the exact same highs and lows right now. Best of luck to us both and I will be praying for you and Olive!Darcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785622724240703316noreply@blogger.com