I've survived my first days as Amy's childminder, it is different to being Nanny though. When I'm in Grandparent role I can let things slide, housework etc. but having Amy all day, from 7.30am until 5pm, means that daily life has to continue, and I have found the adjustment difficult. For a start, when to Mum's of babies get to blog? If I'm lucky Amy sleeps for about three-quarters of an hour, and that time is used clearing-up the debris from meals, sorting out washing and collecting my energy for the next onslaught, sitting at the computer, I wish. I suppose it will get easier as we settle into our own little routine but at the moment I can't leave her for a moment, she's just learn't to climb stairs and is now experimenting with letting go and free standing when negotiating support structures. I have memories of just letting my own little ones 'get on with it', but I'm too frightened that she will injure herself, and her Mummy & Daddy will never forgive me, to be quite that blase. Luckily she is a lovely natured little girl, the only time she gets cross is when she's hungry, other than that she chatters away, plays happily and is full of smiles and spontaneous cuddles.
Jack is approaching the 'terrible twos' at breakneck speed. For the majority of the time he is still my little angel, but then he will suddenly enact a tantrum of mega proportions, throwing toys, lashing out at whoever has dared interupt his game or has attempted to do something that is not part of his master plan. The 'voice' and 'look' have worked up until now, I suppose I am going to have to introduce the 'naughty stair' to my repertoire.
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(9.3.06 22:15) Naughty stair...ummmm no comment. |
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(10.3.06 07:46) Playpen= blogging. Oh, and I never do any housework We persevere with the 'naughty corner' though Ezra thinks its a game (he likes to take instruction). He responds well when I take away his favourite car, though I feel awfully cruel when he tries to stifle his sobs and whispers 'car' mornfully into bears fur.... |
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(10.3.06 10:08) Matilda - My theory about the naughty stair is that it gives everyone time to calm down, I don't know if it stops the bad behaviour. Looks like I'm going to find out though! Minks - I havn't got a playpen, my travel cot is supposed to double up as one, but thats for sleeping in, and it's upstairs. I'll sort it, eventually! |