Dear Luke,
In the past few days it feels like Daddy and I have seen an explosion in your learning, or more likely, we've been given a glimpse into all you've been absorbing and processing over time.
A few nights ago, you and I were looking at one of your picture/vocabulary books in your room and you were heavily concentrating as I said the words and pointed to the pictures. When I pointed to the baby in the diaper and said "diaper," you looked up at your changing table. Then when I did the same for "socks," you pointed at your feet! I was so excited. I must be your mom to feel like this is a big deal, but it is!
Last night, the 3 of us went out to eat at Mission Burrito in La Centerra. While waiting in line, I told Daddy you know where your head is. So, he asked, "Where's your head?" and you put your hands on your head. Then, one of us asked where your nose was and you grabbed my nose, then Daddy's! Next, you correctly identified our chins when we asked about your chin. Earlier that day when I asked where your nose was, you pointed at your cheek. I wasn't sure if that was random or if you were trying to find your nose. Now I think you just couldn't find your nose, so you smartly decided to point to the ones you could easily identify. You're such a smart little boy. :)
I'm so proud of you and so very thankful to the Lord for your personality, your health and development, and that you're a happy boy. I look forward to all the new discoveries in communication that we're going to share in the coming months!
Love,
Mommy
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Proud of You
Dear Luke,
At the top of our stairs we have a baby gate, but we don't have anything at the bottom. You aren't allowed to touch the gate upstairs or the stairs themselves downstairs. The other day I needed to run upstairs to get something and you were happily playing downstairs. I thought I could probably trust you not to follow me, but I would see. I started upstairs and reminded you, "No touch stairs." You stood and patiently waited for me to return, without touching the stairs. I have done this several times recently, running either upstairs or downstairs, and been so proud of you when each time, you have faithfully waited for me to return without touching what you know you shouldn't. Great job, Luke!
Love,
Mommy
At the top of our stairs we have a baby gate, but we don't have anything at the bottom. You aren't allowed to touch the gate upstairs or the stairs themselves downstairs. The other day I needed to run upstairs to get something and you were happily playing downstairs. I thought I could probably trust you not to follow me, but I would see. I started upstairs and reminded you, "No touch stairs." You stood and patiently waited for me to return, without touching the stairs. I have done this several times recently, running either upstairs or downstairs, and been so proud of you when each time, you have faithfully waited for me to return without touching what you know you shouldn't. Great job, Luke!
Love,
Mommy
Temper Tantrum
Dear Luke,
In the past month or so, you have grown more bold in protesting when you don't like something. I was feeling like I needed to do some reading on how to handle temper tantrums, because I fear we may be entering that territory. This past weekend, Daddy and I went out to dinner one night and when the babysitter came over, you were NOT happy. I was holding you and trying to explain to her about your dinner when you got really angry. I handed you toys, which you would just throw on the ground. Finally, I set you down and told you you could have your tantrum, then proceeded to give the babysitter the info she needed. I told her to call if you didn't calm down when we left, but thought you probably would. Sure enough, we didn't hear from her and when we got home 3 hours later, she happily said, "He was great. He didn't cry at all." Little stinker. :) I'm glad you were good for the babysitter and now I've got you figured out. I read some helpful articles about temper tantrums the other night. A lot of the popular info out there just says parents should comfort children when they throw tantrums. Something about that didn't sit right with me. These other articles made the point that you need to learn how to cope with frustration, so to not always try to avoid tantrums, but let you learn how to respond when you don't get what you want. And to realize that it's not my fault if you get really upset. And even though it may sound like you are in agony, you really aren't. This is proven by the fact that if you get what you want, you will calm down in 1 second. :) I don't feel so intimidated anymore!
Love,
Mommy
In the past month or so, you have grown more bold in protesting when you don't like something. I was feeling like I needed to do some reading on how to handle temper tantrums, because I fear we may be entering that territory. This past weekend, Daddy and I went out to dinner one night and when the babysitter came over, you were NOT happy. I was holding you and trying to explain to her about your dinner when you got really angry. I handed you toys, which you would just throw on the ground. Finally, I set you down and told you you could have your tantrum, then proceeded to give the babysitter the info she needed. I told her to call if you didn't calm down when we left, but thought you probably would. Sure enough, we didn't hear from her and when we got home 3 hours later, she happily said, "He was great. He didn't cry at all." Little stinker. :) I'm glad you were good for the babysitter and now I've got you figured out. I read some helpful articles about temper tantrums the other night. A lot of the popular info out there just says parents should comfort children when they throw tantrums. Something about that didn't sit right with me. These other articles made the point that you need to learn how to cope with frustration, so to not always try to avoid tantrums, but let you learn how to respond when you don't get what you want. And to realize that it's not my fault if you get really upset. And even though it may sound like you are in agony, you really aren't. This is proven by the fact that if you get what you want, you will calm down in 1 second. :) I don't feel so intimidated anymore!
Love,
Mommy
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