Archive for September, 2011
When redirection goes wrong
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011I’ve been trying really hard to use redirection rather than just saying NO to Atticus. It’s one of the techniques we learned in that positive discipline class that Mark and I took. Sometimes it works and other times not so much. Last night Atticus and I were at our neighbor’s (D) house hanging out. Atticus [...]
Why we won’t homeschool Reason #875927
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011Sunday night Mark and Atticus were having a discussion about dinosaurs. He insisted that this creature was a Triceratops… WRONG! This is a Triceratops. Honest mistake since we aren’t paleontologists. Then he started telling Atticus about this creature: Clearly it’s a T-Rex. Mark insists that it’s a Sphinctersaurus. Sphincter for short. [...]
Toddler is another name for Slave Driver
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011Seriously. I like to pick my battles with Atticus. If he has a request that I can reasonably fulfill, I will. I can’t say that it’s a two ways street, however. I’m sure that will change in time. Yesterday the sun came out and I thought our grass had dried enough for me to mow [...]
A Strip Tease Gone Wrong
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011Ok, it wasn’t exactly like that… but sorta. Atticus is going through one of those rebellion phases again. He hates bedtime. This also means that he hates bathtime because it leads into bedtime. Trust me, it’s hard to get a dirty kid somewhat clean when he’s screaming and trying to climb out of the tub. [...]
It’s a right of passage
Sunday, September 18th, 2011Or so I’ve been told. This morning I went to the grocery store while Atticus and Mark stayed home for some father and son time. When I got to the car, I looked at my phone and saw Mark had called twice. I got a little worried. I was within walking distance of our house, [...]
When our routine is off
Friday, September 16th, 2011Things go are crazy around here. I should probably also title this “When Mommy and Daddy Mess Up Pull Out The Bleach and Earplugs” I’ve been trying to start getting Atticus dressed for school in his bedroom rather than the laundry room. Mostly because it’ll be warmer up there this winter. Yesterday he had [...]
The funny thing about toddlers
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011Those puppies change their mind like there is no tomorrow. Seriously. A few months ago Atticus was obsessed with the vacuum cleaner. His obsession was more than just wanting to pretend to use it. He wanted all the attachments to fit together in a certain order which is a case of round peg/square hole. You [...]
Checking out
Tuesday, September 13th, 2011Ever since we moved to Nashville I’ve had this burning desire to check out for a while. As in join a commune of sorts. It was in the back of my mind for a while but lately it’s been more in the front. If only I could get Mark to even consider it. I recently [...]
He’s on a bender…
Thursday, September 8th, 2011if you need him during the next ten days. That would be Atticus I’m referring to. You see a few weeks ago he got some weirdo rash on his thighs. First I thought it was chaffing from his adorable denim shorts, then I thought it was eczema gone wonky. When his ‘roids didn’t help, [...]