The separation anxiety has me desperate for a break. I am with her all day everyday and hold her a good bit of the time. Trust me, I’m a huge fan of baby wearing. However, there are moments when baby wearing isn't working: changing clothes, putting on some makeup, showering, using the restroom; you get the idea. Yet, Charlotte screams bloody murder when I put her down for even a moment.
And the whining!!! I have even less tolerance for it than crying. I believe I get that from my dad. He wasn't a fan and neither am I. I have heard to tell children, "I can't understand you when you whine, you must speak normally," which I think is a great idea, but Charlotte is still too young for this trick. I'd LOVE any suggestions. I am trying to just say "no" calmly and ignore it. But I find myself angry and not staying calm. I am praying for a peaceful demeanor in the midst of endlessly long days.
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Yesterday, things were better; probably because I just played and held her most of the day. And the moments when she was content on her own I sewed a maxi skirt for myself. And I actually like it! I’ll try to post pictures latter this week.
The house shows signs of my neglectful day and is begging for a good cleaning. I’m going to try and get a walk in with Charlotte and then let her watch football with her daddy, so I can clean up a bit. I have avoided mopping for too long!
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We have had a break from traveling these past few weeks but things are quickly going to pick up. I take one look at my October calendar and get a bit overwhelmed! Yet, there are some fun events on the horizon. Next Saturday is the Walk-n-Roll for SB held at the Montgomery Zoo. It will be my first SB event, and I am so excited to meet other parents and walk in support of the amazing individuals who are affected by SB. I’ll try and take LOTS of pictures!
My pictures are skimpy lately, partially because I really don’t want to take picture of a fussy baby and partially because my brain is too fried to pick up the camera. Did I mention Charlotte has been waking between 4:15 and 5am for the past week and a half? I will try to do better on the next blog but for now I will leave you with some I took while Charlotte was in a better mood. She is starting to whine so I best attend to her highness :)
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and: WAR EAGLE, GO NOLES!!!!!!!!!!!!
3 comments:
Esther dear, surely you're not talking about little
Charlotte, the one whose picture is posted on our frig with her tongue sticking out? "ha ha". If there ever was a perfect mom
you would be it so don't be too hard on yourself. Enjoy your trip to Montgomery. Love you.
Hi Esther! Thanks again for the family update and the BEAUTIFUL pics of sweet Baby Charlotte! Sweet!
I know it's hard to put those sweet chipmunk cheeks down and go do "your thing" ...but you have to keep yourself strong before you can help others. Just my 2 cents, I'd let her cry it out and she'll eventully learn to entertain herself. She's very smart!
I went to church with an SB young adult. I imagine her parents gave her everything she every wanted to make up for her SB condition. ..Spoiled rotten! Her handicap wasn't her SB but her sense of entitlement.
Always in my prayers!
Susan B
Hi Esther- I know you have no idea who I am , but my dear friend Millie has mentioned you a few times in the past in our Bible Study (as an encouragement and to pray for) and so I check in on your blog from time to time... =)I love your honesty and your willingness to just let go and let God... Anyway, I have a 2yr old and I feel the EXACT same way with whining! It drives me CRAZY! And yes, he will still do it, but what I try to do is get down on his level (literally/physically), and talk to him in a normal voice- and tell him to say it like me (repeating what he says)- or to at least say "please" in a normal voice. It has actually worked really well for me. Granted he will still start off whining from time to time, but I always just tell him to start over and say it in a "normal" voice- in which I show him, because they don't just know what "normal" means! Plus, my little guy has a limited vocabulary, so I think he's frustrated a lot of the time- so ANY word he can get out that's not whiny, I praise him for it! =) Hope that helps! Good luck! Oh, and LOTS of prayers for patience as I'm sure you know by now!!!!
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