School is back in session and I am feeling it. It is so hard to transition from vacation to work. I am thankful for the routine back in our lives. However, the 5 o'clock mornings, I could do without. The girls are glad to be at school. Even Mattie is enjoying the time back with her friends. Every morning she walks the school hall greeting everyone "Hi" "Hi". She is miss little independent. She loves to carry her lunchbox and is learning the direction of her classroom. She loves sitting at the little table and chairs for her breakfast and lunch. The first two days, she did great at sleeping on her cot. I was so proud of her! Then she figured out that she could get off her cot A LOT. Her daycare teacher finally had to put her back in the crib. Following given directions has really been our weakness. She just doesn't listen well and this is something that we are really working on. If anyone has had similar issues and has suggestions please send them my way. Our biggest issue is her trying to run off. I have to hold her hand all the time and if she does break free, she will not come back when you call. It is really mostly in public or wide open spaces. Home is really not an issue.
Well, my time is up~more vacation pictures to post soon.
3 comments:
Beth never did run away. She always stayed close to us, for which I am very thankful. I don't have any real advise, except just what you already know: consistency. Putting her on the cot over and over and over. I'm sure she'll begin to imitate the other kids and will stay on the cot in no time!
Oh my... we have the same issues around here. Justin still isn't fully walking, but I know we're in for it once he does. Sounds like you're doing great!
I would praise her as much as possible when she does stay close to you. She might enjoy you having to chase after her. If you are excited and talk to her about staying with you, she might not crave that attention she gets when she runs off. BUT, if she's running off because she has to see what's around the corner, attention might not work...keep a fancy toy or preferred snack item accessible to keep her close by. Make it something that will be better than the unknown. You could also work on teaching her to say (or pointing if she's not verbal), "let's go to look" and have her lead you where she's going...
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