[Casha'sMommy]

A slight vent after a day of chasing DD and feeling very worn out because of it

My dd is 2 1/2 and seems to be, at the very least, bright. DD seems
to be musically talented as well as mechanically inclined. She loves
to take things apart and figure out how they work. The only problem I
really have with this is, she doesn't put things back together again!
lol
I often intend to post meaningful questions and responses but I lack the time because I'M CONSTANTLY CHASING DD AROUND THE HOUSE!! LOL
I'm sure most of you can relate. DD is into everything!

DH was putting "shrinky dink" plastic on the windows today and DD had to be
involved. This resulted in a paper cut from the tape backing she was
helping peel off. We then had to practice saying Neosporin about a
hundred times because we had to get it just right. Of course.
There was no breakfast or lunch eaten in this house, just a popcorn snack
and apple juice. (We'll see what happens with dinner. Homemade pizza
should result in something positive? Cross your fingers for us.) DD
couldn't step away from her "business" to eat breakfast or lunch.

After nap, we ended up taking the old VCR apart because DD decided to
figure out how that works. She was thrilled to have figured out the
eject button. Why did we have to take the VCR apart? Well, because we
put the DARN MOVIE IN BACKWARDS! DD went running downstairs to
yell, "DADDDDYYYY!!! HELP! WE NEED FIWIPS STEWDIVUR!!" Then we had to
take the VCR apart and you know DD had to "help". lol

I told DH this afternoon that once DD grows up, he'll be buying me
lots of jewelry

Thanks for the vent.

Cate

 

[daytripper75]

Phew! That's exhausting to read! My only advice to you is to find time for yourself each day. It might seem impossible but go to superhuman lengths if you have to! Find a preteen to be a mothers helper for a couple of bucks! You and your daughter will both reap the benefits of having a refreshed mother in the house.
It's hard to be constantly "on" for our children and I hope you guys can find a good balance at your house soon! Your daughter sounds darling. Fiwips!

 

[saintmom]

when ds #4 was 3? i think I went to the scrap exchange and brought home boxes of used electronics and old keyboards for him to tinker with.
He loved the fischertecnik master builder set and had done most of the models by the time he was five.Have fun and remember to relax!

 

[supervee]

((( hugs ))) Hang in there--imagine how fun such a tinkerer will be at 10 or 11!!!

 

[carmel23]

Have fun and remember to have little one's wash hands after taking stuff apart (lead and other nasty chemicals)... or get them gloves (it is harder to pick one's nose with gloves on

).

Having a lot of glue, tape, craft sticks, twist ties, recyclables (plastic containers, boxes of different sizes) has helped keep our tinkerers busy. Instead of taking stuff apart, they make stuff. And we'll collect old stuff to take apart and then rebuild new things.

 

[Casha'sMommy]

I read in the past that these more active children tend to also require less sleep. I thought I was in the clear because dd is the most awesome sleeper! She sleeps a minimum of 12-13 hours each and every night, even when she's sick! She's been a wonderful napper from day one and still takes about a 2 hour nap per day.
I'm sure there are some

out there. I know you're not all getting this much sleep from you LO's. I am very thankful to have this time during the day and the evening. Now if I could just figure out how to keep dh busy so I have absolute peace and quiet during the evening...tee hee hee

We do A LOT of crafty things around here. We save way too many recyclables. LOL
We also do a lot of cooking and baking, DD and I. She's very interested in it and while it stresses me out to the max to have her anywhere near hot things, she just loves to do it. So, I take a deep breath and let her help. (Tonight's dinner is leftovers, thank goodness

Maybe DD sleeps so well because of the insanity all day??? lol

Thanks for all the kind words. It's much appreciated.

 

[VanessaS]

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I often intend to post meaningful questions and responses but I lack the time because I'M CONSTANTLY CHASING DD AROUND THE HOUSE!! LOL I'm sure most of you can relate. DD is into everything!

Same situtation here. I haven't posted in forever because if I even turn my back for a minute she's taking the house apart and climbing the walls (well, bookcases, at least). Her nickname (between DH and I) is the Beckenator. Everytime we remove her from some furniture or a room we say, "I'll be back." Because it's just the truth.

The good news is that I'm posting today because she's finally discovered an activity called PLAYING and she's upstairs puzzling and stacking LEGOs. FINALLY! The interesting thing is that she plays as intensely as she destroys our house. It's amazing to watch a baby puzzle for a straight hour without even looking up from the table. My DS followed the same exact development path and now he's so calm it's scary. His nickname is now TJ the Couch Potato.

 

[Casha'sMommy]

What's funny is my dd seemed quite calm for most of her short life. She would play with blocks, stackers, shape sorters, puzzles, legos, playdough, etc. All day she'd be occupied. It's been recently that she seems a little more out of control. I'm watching for signs of boredom and hope I can make the necessary changes in our home to make her happier.
Anyone else noticed this with their kiddos? Calm early on or at least occupied and then not so occupied as a more inquisitive toddler?

EX: We just arrived at my parents house after several hours of driving and DD is running around like a complete maniac. She will not calm down and I'm trying to determine if she's so excited that she's gotten a little too crazy or if there just isn't anything to do around here!
Also, AF decided to show up on our way here.

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[AAK]

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Originally Posted by Casha'sMommy It's been recently that she seems a little more out of control. I'm watching for signs of boredom and hope I can make the necessary changes in our home to make her happier. Anyone else noticed this with their kiddos? Calm early on or at least occupied and then not so occupied as a more inquisitive toddler? EX: We just arrived at my parents house after several hours of driving and DD is running around like a complete maniac. She will not calm down and I'm trying to determine if she's so excited that she's gotten a little too crazy or if there just isn't anything to do around here! Also, AF decided to show up on our way here. :

Don't forget. . . . . the holidays are upon us. They can also make kids a bit crazy. However, about calm early on and then not so much. . . that is a bit like my youngest. I think that she will have the highest IQ of the bunch. As a baby she was so easy. Always laughing and absolutely fascinated with everything. Right now, though, she is frequently dissatisfied. This has been going on since August. She doesn't seem as "wild" as yours, but it has been harder to keep her happy. I think we are having a small turn around now. She has discovered "games" as in board games and memory, etc. She loves them and actually is quite good--her sisters will play them with her too. But, unfortuantly, she wants someone to play them WITH and mommy has to do some housework during the day.

Amy

 

[Casha'sMommy]

EXACTLY!
DD was such a content and happy baby. She explored, within reason, and had lots of toys to play with. I didn't really notice the "active" side of her until maybe 6 or 7 months ago. She broke her arm while doing what she called gymnastics off the side of the bed. That led to not being able to color, build blocks, do puzzles, etc as well as before she broke her arm. It was around that time that she seemed to have gotten a little more crazy.
Not sure what that means but it's what I've noticed.

So, what's with the content baby and crazy toddler syndrome anyway?!? LOL