Sunday, 27 September 2015

Day 54 - Sunday, September 27th

What made me smile today?

  • Baby's good mood this morning, as he'd had plenty of sleep
  • Baby's chattering after he woke up from his nap in the afternoon, and spending his time relatively independently
  • Baby slowly waking up from his nap after I called his name very loudly (I didn't want him to nap too long as it was rather late) and then his smiles and giggles as I decided to be silly with him while he was waking up

    What triggered me today?

    Baby was in a bit of a testing mood today, doing things he knew he was not allowed to do a few times today. So he kind of got on my nerves, but I think I had them mostly under control. Just before lunch he was playing with a pack of tomatoes and sitting on the box by the recycling bin, and he was hitting the bin which I don't allow - and he was very clearly hitting the bin knowing he was not allowed. I ended up moving him away - there were some tears but it was all ok in the end.

    What would I have done differently today?

    I wouldn't have done this differently perhaps, but I need to figure out what my stance is on Baby's access to the main table. I haven't decided whether to allow him, but this indecision means I don't know really how to react when he insists on climbing onto one of the chairs so that he can play with whatever is on the table. I need to figure this out soon otherwise it's just going to be too confusing for poor Baby.

    What will I try to do tomorrow?

    Remember triggers, limits, voice, be gentle.

    What am I grateful for?

    Baby sleeping in til 10 this morning - a record first for a healthy Baby! This I was extremely grateful for, as I only went to sleep at 2am that morning. Baby's dad giving him a bath so I was able to get some work week prep done.
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