As mentioned earlier we are taking a 'Love and Logic' parenting class at Trevor's preschool. His teacher teaches it so she has a lot of examples that we can relate to since Trevor may or may not be one of her examples. Ha! We decided to take this class so that we could have a common language in our house. Sara's Mom used 'Love and Logic' with her Kindergarten class and with Trevor and cousin Sam since they were toddlers so we understood the fundamentals a little bit but wanted more understanding. We have friends that recommended it too. So glad we are taking it because not only has it helped shape Trevor but it has improved our relationship because we aren't getting so frustrated with each other when dealing with Trevor. Love this class. There is a book too that we are going to read (well, Sara is at least!)
The second night we learned about the 'uh oh' song and got to put it to use after getting home when Trevor was having a hard time listening and following the bedtime routine. Well you do your little saying and then put them in their room. You let them choose door open or shut and if they choose open they can have it that way as long as they stay in their room. Trevor was inching out so Brian told him he had to shut the door and Trevor did not like that at all. He was crying and trying to open the door, then he was trying to claw his way out because you could see his fingers under the door. He was pleading quietly 'someone help me' (this was so sad) and then was screaming it like someone was hurting him (even sadder) finally he screams 'I HAVE TO GO POTTY!' so he got out and did his business and went back to his room for a few minutes of quiet time before Daddy gave him a hug and said how much he loved him. Where was Mommy through all of this? Feeding Ashley of course.
Roll around to night two or three and this kid knows the routine. If he gets the 'uh oh song' and goes to his room, he cries and then settles himself down. Then he proudly announces 'Mommy/Daddy I'm done crying' so we wait a few minutes and go get him. These days you pretty much just have to say 'uh oh' and whatever behavior stops. Life is good!
Ashley just continues to be a smiley, happy baby. Mommy always thought she'd always be accesorizing her daughter but as it turns out she rarely does it. Matter of fact this is only time she has worn a headband for just a normal day.
Other 'Trevorisms' while we're thinking about them:
- He's become a paper hoarder at school. At soccer shots they hand out coloring sheets after they are done and apparently Trevor has taken more than his fair share because we find quite a few sheets in his backpack at the end of the day. What is that about?
- Trevor is very attentive to everything going on around him. If Mommy or Daddy has a conversation with someone he wants to know what was talked about. If he asks us a question and we say we don't know we'll have to ask so and so (and we do in front of him) he says 'what did the man say Mommy/Daddy.' He's so inquisitive!
On one of our fun Friday outings we headed down to Sara's parents house they are renting this winter with her Uncle Don. Uncle Don's girlfriend was in town too and boy did Trevor have fun playing with her! She even got a new nickname - Clancy. Apparently Nancy is too hard to say. :)
Here is an example of Trevor taking care of his little sister. He said she looks cold Mommy and promptly hopped up on the table and covered her up with his blanket. The biggest shocker? He gladly shares Skip It with her!!
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