Here are some random stories about my princess...
Landry's new thing is to say I love you when she does something wrong. For example - After going to the bathroom, I walk into the living room to see Landry at the computer. As soon as she sees me, she says, "I loves you, Mommy." She is very much aware that she shouldn't be at the computer. Here's another one - Logan and Landry are off playing, Logan starts screaming, I run to see what happened (even though I know she has either bit him, pulled his ears, or poked him in the eye). Before I can even ask what happened she runs to me, throws her arms around me saying, "I loves you, I loves you." Oh, Boy! The newest thing that she started 2 nights ago is that she is fighting going to bed. I put her in her bed, give the hugs and kisses and leave. Less than a minute later, she is at the door yelling, "I loves you" over and over. Last night I just laid down so I could see her under the door, and told her I loved her too, but she has to get in bed and go night night. It actually worked! YAY!
Another lovely thing she has learned is, "no," "stop it," and "get away," or "go away." When we are walking across the parking lot after dropping Logan off, I try to hold her hand - she shakes her head, and says "no, get away." She also likes to say "I dont want that." Oh, she is just so sweet (yes, I am being sarcastic.) Honestly, she has her moments where she really is just the sweetest thing, but MOST of the time, she is just a ham. Usually she save all her sweetness for her daddy.
Since Thursday, Landry has not pee peed in the potty again. I went through my books and found a potty training book that I never read, and apparently going without a diaper is an actual method...and here I thought I just thought it up on my own. Another method is the potty training in a day. I haven't read much on it, but from what I gathered from the intro, you basically increase the childs fluids dramatically to get them to urinate frequently...I am going to read on that and maybe give it a try, but I have my doubts about it being done in a day...we'll see!
Landry has also become obsessed with Dora. Now, I would love to say that I am one of those parents that limits TV time, but I would be lying. I try to ease my guilt by telling myself that at least what they watch is educational - but, I still feel guilty. The truth of the matter is that we play A LOT. Now that it has cooled off, we have gone to the park, during the summer we were at the pool. We play with blocks, we have a story time, we have an art corner. The kids play together - but when the fighting starts, I usually just put on Dora, because I know that they will sit there and watch and leave each other alone. So, I admit, I am not the best mom- I dont have the best children, but I do the best I can - and so far, I think my kids are pretty fantastic. Plus, I dont think Dora is going to destroy their life - mine, probably - but they will be just fine!
I know that Landry doesn't do things to be purposely mean...but geez, she is so different than my cuddle bug Logan. The only thing that they have in common, other than blood type and parents, is that they are both stubborn to the core!
I know I talk about Landry quite a bit, but Logan is just at an age where one, he is much more independent, and two, he is old enough to know what will get him in trouble. He is full of energy ALL THE TIME, he loves running through the house over and over. He loves playing with his sister, especially if that means playing chase, or playing with cars, or climbing things. He is an exceptional big brother. 70% of the time he is looking out for her, loving on her (which by the way, she only accepts hugs form Logan and JR...unless she is too tired, and then I get hugs as well!). 10% of the time he is doing his best to annoy her, and the other 20% of the time she is doing everything possible to drive him crazy! All in all, while they aren't perfect...they are pretty close. Sometimes I can't believe how blessed I am...especially when Landry climbs on the table and starts making a mess...like right now - so I gotta GO!
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