Yesterday we took Molly our dog for a walk after dinner. Molly is getting old and in her senior age has become a little more stubborn about things....you know imagine the old people that you know that do things because "hey, I'm old, I can do what I want".
As we were walking down the street to her usual woodline latrine, Molly pooped along the sidewalk without even stopping and left a trail for me to pick up. Zofia was shocked and said "Molly pooped!" I bagged it up and as I walked back to the stroller, Zofia said this to Molly "Molly you pooped! I'm so proud of you!" Then she gave her a big hug and told me that we needed to flush her poop.
Lesson - how you respond to your child is witnessed in how they respond to others
Friday, June 12, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009
pleppppt!
Aaron is approaching 8 months! He is rolling over like crazy, starting to spin on his belly, making tons of raspberries and sounds, sitting up unsupported and playing, and is intent on keeping track of Zofia and me. Looks like 2 teeth are starting and are bothering him! We've tried solids but so far the only thing that he likes is Stage 1 bananas. Once I find something he'll eat I'll be making his food like I did for Z. He's in physical therapy once a week because of the botulism and according to the therapist is about 1 month behind.
Last month was hell though! All of us came down with a nasty cold. It first started with Zofia who passed it to Aaron and I, then I passed it to Steven. They ran temperatures between 103-105 degrees and got ear infections to boot. I got an upper respiratory infection and all three of us were on antibiotics - ugh.
Because of the antibiotics, Aaron developed thrush and a yeasty diaper rash - good grief. So rather than giving him more drugs, I decided to try the homeopathic approach and use grapefruit seed extract and acidophilous for both of us. It knocked the thrush back but didn't eradicate it. So I then picked up Gentian Violet. It's pretty incredible stuff and in 2 days it was gone albeit we were purple! It came back and at Aaron's follow up yesterday we got a prescription for Nystatin. His right ear is still infected but it's not bothering him too much so I'll wait on filling the script. We are still fighting the diaper rash with Lotrimin and diaper cream but it's persistant!
Last month was hell though! All of us came down with a nasty cold. It first started with Zofia who passed it to Aaron and I, then I passed it to Steven. They ran temperatures between 103-105 degrees and got ear infections to boot. I got an upper respiratory infection and all three of us were on antibiotics - ugh.
Because of the antibiotics, Aaron developed thrush and a yeasty diaper rash - good grief. So rather than giving him more drugs, I decided to try the homeopathic approach and use grapefruit seed extract and acidophilous for both of us. It knocked the thrush back but didn't eradicate it. So I then picked up Gentian Violet. It's pretty incredible stuff and in 2 days it was gone albeit we were purple! It came back and at Aaron's follow up yesterday we got a prescription for Nystatin. His right ear is still infected but it's not bothering him too much so I'll wait on filling the script. We are still fighting the diaper rash with Lotrimin and diaper cream but it's persistant!
Miss, Miss, Miss, Hit, Score!
Now that warmer weather is here, I decided to take the opportunity to begin potty training Zofia. For her birthday, her uncle Tommy bought her a potty training book. We also have two potty chairs available and I bought some training underpants from Hanna Andersson. OK, I think I am ready...but is she?
So for the last 1-1/2 weeks we've been in training. I first started out by putting her in the training underpants. However, she called them diapers and used them as such. Gone. So she went butt-naked from the waist down for about 1/2 a day everyday. The first time she used the potty she got tons of praise, high-fives, a phone call to daddy, and the awesome treat to flush the toilet.
So in earnest we started last Friday. We spent the entire day in the studio so that I could make a water-sling for Aaron to take to the pool. She played with her toys and every 30 minutes or so I reminded her about the potty by either taking her there or asking her to tell me where it was or telling me what goes in the potty. I made sure she knew that all of her friends also used the potty. She had 3 accidents that day and about 3 hits. Diapers went on for naps.
The potty chair has been moved around the main floor of the house but has a final spot near the window with a towel underneath to catch inevitable drips - yuck. She is now sitting on her chair without prompting to use it - yeah! Today we tried underpants again but still not working out yet.
Today's score:
Miss: 1
Hits: 3!
So for the last 1-1/2 weeks we've been in training. I first started out by putting her in the training underpants. However, she called them diapers and used them as such. Gone. So she went butt-naked from the waist down for about 1/2 a day everyday. The first time she used the potty she got tons of praise, high-fives, a phone call to daddy, and the awesome treat to flush the toilet.
So in earnest we started last Friday. We spent the entire day in the studio so that I could make a water-sling for Aaron to take to the pool. She played with her toys and every 30 minutes or so I reminded her about the potty by either taking her there or asking her to tell me where it was or telling me what goes in the potty. I made sure she knew that all of her friends also used the potty. She had 3 accidents that day and about 3 hits. Diapers went on for naps.
The potty chair has been moved around the main floor of the house but has a final spot near the window with a towel underneath to catch inevitable drips - yuck. She is now sitting on her chair without prompting to use it - yeah! Today we tried underpants again but still not working out yet.
Today's score:
Miss: 1
Hits: 3!
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