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So, I was inspired by some of the folks on here who do daily walks. I thought, what a splendid idea!
Get out of the house and get a change of scenery
Use some energy
Be visible to the neighbors (instead of just yelling from the back yard)
Teach the toddlers and wild ones how to behave and walk as a group
Keep the house tidy for a few precious moments.
So, after breakfast and storytime we set off.
My son was already in rare form (2). That with the fact that it's Monday should have been a sign, but I was determined.
My group 3 2's, 1 3, 1 3.5, 1 4.5 and 1 5
I was worried about the 3.5 dcb because he's the one that has run down the street from his mama at pick up.
My son and the other (emotional toddler) screeched and whined and had meltdowns the entire time. I had one on each of my hands and the rest of the kiddos did a STELLAR job holding each others' hands.
I know my neighbors must now hate me (or appreciate the crap out of me)
I never felt out of control but I was very exhausted and frustrated and sweating profusely by the time we returned.
My son wanted to be held and was throwing a hissy fit. I wasn't going to give in. The other toddler feeds very strongly on others and gets angry and out of control. It was ugly.
At one point we all sat on the sidewalk to rest and sings songs hoping that it would bring the energy down.
I tried getting the babies excited about stuff around us, playing games and singing songs. Each time they would throw themselves on the ground I simply brought them to their feet and said "walk" or "we are walking". This happened about 150 times.
I feel this is an important lesson for my son to learn. He has been a, for lack of a better word, spoiled beast and he needs to learn to listen.
An older couple walked by and I explained, "our first walk" she said, "your last too?" I said, "no, we'll get it right" She played with the babies and distracted them for a few blessed moments.
I really thought I would rock this. My son is very stubborn, but so am I.
Is it wrong to inflict his screaming (learning) on the neighbors? I feel like I kind of have to go threw that to teach him.
Get out of the house and get a change of scenery
Use some energy
Be visible to the neighbors (instead of just yelling from the back yard)
Teach the toddlers and wild ones how to behave and walk as a group
Keep the house tidy for a few precious moments.
So, after breakfast and storytime we set off.
My son was already in rare form (2). That with the fact that it's Monday should have been a sign, but I was determined.
My group 3 2's, 1 3, 1 3.5, 1 4.5 and 1 5
I was worried about the 3.5 dcb because he's the one that has run down the street from his mama at pick up.
My son and the other (emotional toddler) screeched and whined and had meltdowns the entire time. I had one on each of my hands and the rest of the kiddos did a STELLAR job holding each others' hands.
I know my neighbors must now hate me (or appreciate the crap out of me)
I never felt out of control but I was very exhausted and frustrated and sweating profusely by the time we returned.
My son wanted to be held and was throwing a hissy fit. I wasn't going to give in. The other toddler feeds very strongly on others and gets angry and out of control. It was ugly.
At one point we all sat on the sidewalk to rest and sings songs hoping that it would bring the energy down.
I tried getting the babies excited about stuff around us, playing games and singing songs. Each time they would throw themselves on the ground I simply brought them to their feet and said "walk" or "we are walking". This happened about 150 times.
I feel this is an important lesson for my son to learn. He has been a, for lack of a better word, spoiled beast and he needs to learn to listen.
An older couple walked by and I explained, "our first walk" she said, "your last too?" I said, "no, we'll get it right" She played with the babies and distracted them for a few blessed moments.
I really thought I would rock this. My son is very stubborn, but so am I.
Is it wrong to inflict his screaming (learning) on the neighbors? I feel like I kind of have to go threw that to teach him.
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