yesterday was much better than thursday. not to say that it was perfect but i never felt like i had to cry and that is always a plus! heck, she ate a meal at dinner time that she usually won't eat! there was no arguing or anything! whoa! :)
bean is actually really good. i've heard a lot of stories about kids adjusting to new siblings recently- all i can say is "WOW, bean is an angel compared to some of those kids!" she really is doing a good job overall. she is a big helper, especially if the chore helps sprout in some way. she will do anything for him. and she isn't upset when i'm feeding sprout, she just sits with us and watches. she wants to know where he is at all times, "where is our baby boy?" is something i hear frequently. she loves him very much. she reads him stories and tries to share her toys with him. yesterday, she even offered him her blankie... yes, her beloved blankie! i was a little shocked myself!
something that i'm really proud of her about is her potty training. everyone told me that she'd have major issues with it once the baby came home and i shouldn't even bother with the training at this time. well, she decided that she wanted to use the potty and i wasn't about to tell her no. she has only had two accidents since sprout came and that is normal for her- she averages one accident per week. she HATES having an accident. she cries and cries when she does, i think it is embarrassment. she has even stayed dry overnight several times now. so, she is doing a super job!!
i'm wondering if part of her problem is that she is tired. is she waking up when sprout does? if she isn't sleeping well she would be much more likely to throw a fit over something silly. hmmmm. it is something to consider. if she is really tired AND she has to share her mommy with a baby... yeah, i could see where that would make her a little demon! ;)
i KNOW most of my problem is that i'm tired!!! i could deal a lot better if i got a little more sleep.
anyways, thanks for all the support and well wishes! you are all wonderfully kind. i feel much better now! hopefully it will stay that way....
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Oh my goodness. That's the first thing I thought... "WHAT a WHINER!" haha. Woman. Seriously. You are NOT whining! You have a newborn and a two (well, almost three) year old! What do you expect? I whined, too! It's our right! haha. I mean, goodness, it SUCKS when they are little hell children.
Chin up! Chin up! :)
Oh, PS... I don't call it whining; I call it constructive venting :)
Indeed! What are blogs for????? We are all excited to hear about your journey, both good and bad bits. Glad things have settled and looking forward to hearing more news.
PS: When you said Bean was colouring on the carpet I thought you meant ON the carpet!!!! That's the kind of thing the BA did at 2 when she was cranky!!! Once I had to sand the top of a hall stand that she had scribbled on >:-( Again, it didn't last long!! (it wouldn't have wanted to for her sake!)
oh i did mean ON the carpet. hot pink marker on my beige carpet. thank god for washable markers!!!
It's good to hear that Bean is acclimating. I know it has to be an adjustment for everyone involved. Including Sprout! Hopefully before too long it will all be "routine" again and you'll be able to catch up on some sleep. :)
That's one amazing little girl you've got there! I'm glad she's doing so well and it such a little helper. I'm sure there will be good and bad days for a while as you find your new rythem, but soon enough you will have found the perfect routine that works for all of you. :o)
P.S. Like everyone else said - it's not whining. What are blogs for if not sharing our joys and frustrations?!
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