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@MamaG: that's great!! little victories
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@MamaG: That's great!!!!!!
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@MamaG: Woohoo!!
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@mamag: celebrate those victories!
I'm struggling with the summer. It's super-fun on the weekends, but we have not gotten into a very good workable routine during the week. And then I feel bad wishing away the summer days/nice weather/months of the kids' lives hoping for fall & school. UGH!
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@MamaG: YAY! It's so exciting when they go on their own!
E has been doing awesome with pee'ing, even waking up dry overnight, but he's still pooping in his pull-ups so not quite ready to make the full jump to underwear yet.
Problem is now he tries to pee just so he can have candy... funny though because if he doesn't have to go he says 'it doesn't work'! -
Glad everyone enjoyed the 4th! We went to the Cape for a long weekend with my family. Packing for everyone and trying to keep the baby relatively quiet when he's still waking every 2-3h was a little stressful, but so nice to be in my "happy place" with lots of support. Charlie is 5 weeks tomorrow so we're still in the thick of it but the trip was really good for us.
Needless to say, no fireworks for us - way too late for this sleep deprived group! We did get the big kids to the parade though, and lots of beach / pond fun. Both of my kids are still in puddle jumpers. J is too brave for his own good and M is probably too cautious. She ha great swim lessons at her camp though. I'll wait until J is three for more lessons for him - just so he can go in without a parent.
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@MamaG: Fingers crossed for you! I think I'm not trying enough at home because with a 6.5 month old it's just easier to "take her lead" haha. You encouraged me to try a little harder!
@josina: I wish they get poo first, haha! I hate changing poopy pull ups!
@KayKay: Aww, I totally understand! You can't help feeling that way sometimes but then you feel guilty feeling that way!
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@mrsf: no more swim lessons for E til she is at least 3 too. I have zero interest in getting in with her and I feel like 3.5-4ish is when things really start to stick (unless you do the crazy intensive lessons, and that doesn't make sense for us with the amount we are around pools). So we will just make sure she is comfy in the water but still respects the danger/wears her puddle jumper! How's C doing eating And sleeping? If I remember you're not a huge newborn fan? You'll be getting some smiles hopefully soon!
@snowjewelz: how's the first day of daycare for k2 going?
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@KayKay: No nap, and they had a fire drill, lol! I feel pretty good since all her teachers were K1's teachers too. I know there is a long adjustment period, so we'll just have to tough it out for hopefully just a few weeks!
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@KayKay: yeah - I'm with you on the swimming.
C is doing as well as he can for being five weeks old. You're right that this is my least favorite stage (at least so far!) but knowing that our family is complete makes it so much easier. I'm struggling with being patient enough with my big kids. It's so hard when you're anxious and sleep deprived... small victories every day though!
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@snowjewelz: I hope every day of daycare is a little easier. It's wonderful that you already know and trust the teachers
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@MrsF: awwww you go Mama! We are getting a puppy in a few weeks and I am scared lol
Can't imagine a baby, at least he is adorbale
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G had her first swim lesson today, ummm she is a fish took off and doesn't want help!
She NEEDS the help though lol
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@FaithFertility: Glad G enjoyed her swim lesson! And the puppy looks adorable.
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@FaithFertility: Omg K didn't want to wear her puddle jumper either one time! And didn't want us to hold her but I'm like ummm you'll sink.... I'm sure she'll get the hang of it soon enough! Are you gonna get her googles? K wanted them when she saw big kids with them but I haven't bought them since I feel like she wouldn't want to keep them on.
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@snowjewelz: E has goggles (because K does, of course) and is hit or miss. but somedays she will wear them the whole time!
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Is anyone else in the terrible two phase? Logan has been sooooo emotional lately! And wishy-washy! I tried to give him a bath last night and he cries when he goes in, he cries if I take him out, he cries if I put him back in, he cries if I ask what he wants. I hate this phase!!
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@Adira: Oh K totally cried/screamed through bath two times in a row (water was too hot, then this, then that) but then now she's totally fine again. She had a pretty whiny/emotional week a while back; but lately seems pretty good. Who knows what's going on inside
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E has his days/moments of terrible twos. I can usually ask if he wants to take a time out and he says yes and goes to his room. (so weird! he likes them!)
In other news.. day 1 in real undies! Woot! Hoping it goes well but I think it will, he's been doing great, even overnight.
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@Adira: oh that sounds like a day in the life over here. Ryan is extremely strong willed and pushes every button. It's a tough age, for sure.
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@winniebee: I do remember 2.5-3 being the worst with Xander, so hoping that Logan's will be similar and the worst will only be the next 6 months...
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@adira: we've been going strong with the terrible 2s from about 20m....i had a hard time with early 2s and early 3s with K, but this is both worse and longer lasting this time. soooo...maybe it will end at 3 with E? i can hope! whining, lots of willful disobedience, fighting naps & bed, etc. but then she is the most adorable thing from 6a-8a everyday!
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@Adira: I'll take it if this is the worst! Tho they're all just past 2.5, we still have a while to go before 3. How is 3-4?
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@KayKay: same here. since 20m been crazy!! ty leveled out at 3 so I'm hoping for same!
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@snowjewelz: 3-4 wasn't that bad for us. 4 hit another emotional phase, but hasn't been as bad as the 2s and not nearly as constant. He (Xander) has had some bad emotional days, but they few and far between.
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@Adira: ohhh yes, Moods all day, asking why, saying No, demanding things her way...literallly I got her milk and I guess Daddy was suppose to do it ..omg MELT DOWN!
I mean it isn't crazy bad but definitely not her norm!@snowjewelz: never thought of goggles, I'll see how she does Friday again!
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@Adira: yup. It's awful at our house and seems magnified because she does things her sister does.
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@josina: WTG E! M has just recently started telling us he poo'd or has to poo, so guessing he might be ready soon. Though he only likes to sit on his potty with clothes on, so that'll be an adventure.
@Adira: M definitely has his terrible two moments! The slightest things set him off & he bangs his head/feet or throws whatever is nearby.
@FaithFertility: Glad G liked her swim lessons.
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Still not really anywhere with the potty. I think she goes more at school now (def not poop tho). I'm still holding my ground to wait till she's ready. For the past few months she's gotten really good at dressing/undressing so hopefully the potty part will come!
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Re: potty - ryan has been going more and more at home. I am pretty sure we will wait til fall when he is in school every day to pull diapers but we will see!
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@Adira: definitely terrible 2s over here. I'm sure the new big brother status is complicating things but very emotional. J will cross his arms and run off to pout or lash out at us or M. She's extra emotional with the baby here too and my patience is obviously low with little sleep. Perfect scenario!
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@snowjewelz: J is still going nowhere with the potty (and we haven't tried). I'm trying to get him to pee before bed because he's been leaking out of his diaper, but little success...
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@MrsF: These first few months are so hard! Hang in there
And why would you add potty training into the mix right?!
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Potty - still not happening here. Daycare takes the toddlers to the potty multiple times a day and Logan likes sitting on the potty, but still hasn't actually done anything. And we're not doing anything at home.
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Why!!!!!!!!!!! Why all the why's?!?!?!?!?!
Threenager already!
Me: G come her so I can fix your pants
G: No, I dont want to
Me: I need you to listen and come see me
G: Why?!?!?!Me: Stay next to me so I can see you
G: but I want to go to the door
Me: we will stay with me to be safe
G:but why?!?!?!?!Ughhhhh
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2.5 is hard. I know y'all know it. Boundary testing, tantrums, no. It's all so challenging. Days are rough around these parts. And my anxiety is out of control. As is my stress. I think it is probably time to seek professional help, but where do I find the time?
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@MamaG: Sorry to hear you're struggling.
I know in my area, lots of therapists do evening sessions, so if can't take time off from work to go, you could maybe get your SO to watch the kids in order for you to go at night? -
@FaithFertility: Oh man, not looking forward to the "why's".
@MamaG: Sorry. Is it possible for you to just get out for a day to recharge? Girls day, or night at a hotel alone?
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@MamaG:
I'm sorry about your anxiety! I too struggle with It! I try to read?! It eally helps me!
This age is so wonderful but is challenging! My anxiety I think comes from being a teacher and thinking "ohh my I will never let that be my kid", and realizing kids at times act the way they do and it is nothing you do as a parent! I try to remind my self that some behavior isn't taught, it is teaching them not to continue it, does that make sense?!? Sorry lol I'm rambling!
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@FaithFertility: my anxiety seems to stem around sickness. Thankfully I don't get too edgy about their behaviors being abnormal.
Ever since we went through car sickness with K I have struggled and it's getting worse and starting to be debilitating. Strep and any sort of vomit illness are constantly on my mind and I don't want to leave the house. What if someone vomits in the car again? What if we get strep again? I know it's not wholly rational but I can't stop it. I've told myself for a long time it's situational and I can work through it. But it's feeling more invasive now. When they are sick I don't eat or sleep. When they are well, I'm symptom spotting worried for the next bout of illness. I've had to stop reading hear at times because I read about someone else's sickness and I literally feel my stomach knot and I start to sweat. Not normal.
Add to all that, I've got some big stuff happening professionally that make my current work situation less stable than I care for. I felt like I could keep it together until I added kid anxiety and professional stress together and I just feel like I'm always edgy and yelling at someone.
I know in my area, lots of therapists do evening sessions, so if can't take time off from work to go, you could maybe get your SO to watch the kids in order for you to go at night? 
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