Again, he refuses to take naps and then 3 pm comes and this is what happens. This was the arm rest of the couch. And, if he doesn't fall asleep in a random spot by 3, then the following happens at dinner...
We took down his crib cause he just won't stay in it. He and Easton now have bunkbeds. If Bretty wakes up first. He climbs up to Easton and wakes him up. Also, baseball has started and he refuses to stay nearby me, soooooooooo I purchase the following...
When I put it on him the first time Easton said, "hey, Mom, it looks like a leash". Why yes, YES it does:) Yesterday at the ballfield some random guy said, "I like it. Let the dogs run wild, but keep the kid on a leash!" I have one thing to say, "You don't have to drive it"- if you aren't familiar with Farley Family Reunion that will make no sense:)
Bretty is 2 in 3 weeks and takes a binky. A couple of weeks ago we lost the last one and I thought, "Well, I guess that's it cause I'm not buying anymore". He did pretty well. Then in the last 3 weeks he has begun biting. I know this can be normal behavior for 2 year olds, but the problem is in the gym daycare. They have a 3 bite tolerance rule and then you are "suspended" from the daycare for 30 days. He had 2 bites as of last monday- the 2nd one was very bad. Blood and bruises. Luckily it was my friend, Jessica's kid- who is a bit crazy himself- so she forgave us. I was desperate, so I went back to Walmart to buy 2 more binkys. All in the name of sanity for me. I CAN'T LOSE MY GYM MEMBERSHIP!!! So, I thought if he has something in his mouth then he won't bite. Here's the new binky. Doesn't he look pleased?:)
You can get a better view of his monkey leash too- tee hee hee:) Well, it worked for 2 days... then he bit someone again on wednesday and drew blood again:( My friend runs the daycare and gave me one last chance because "the first one didn't draw blood". I am seriously soooo mad! I totally get the rule. I'd be real mad if some kid bit Brett like he has bit others. I just dont' know how to fix it. He's like a dog, if I don't deal with it right when it happens then he has NO IDEA what I'm talking about when we say "no biting". So, seriously, I don't know how else to handle him... he's almost taken away my exercise coping skill... so really beer or vodka?!
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hmmm and i'm supposed to want to have kids?? :
Hmmm, I don't know. That's a tough one! But he's pretty darn cute, so I say you keep him and hope for the best. :) Maybe a muzzle?.....
I vote Fresca.
I like pop.
I say pull his teeth. Can't draw blood if he's just flappin' his gums! I know it is a drastic measure, but tough times call for drastic measures. Besides, he'll look cute all "gummy", like an infant again! Him and Joey can hang out and bite each other all day. (If all else fails, I can come watch him while you go. Maybe I can get skinny by association with those who are.)
Thelissa
I'm sorry to be laughing at your despair, but
a)That monkey is leash is VERY FUNNY!!! And he looks like he loves it! So Cute!!!
b) He is just so darn cute -- especially with his leg resting up on the counter!!! How can you stand it?!?!
Good luck!
Okay, I have no advice about the biting. Lisa was a biter and she did outgrow it as far as I know. Second, Stephen had a binky until after age 3, and Shawn sucked his thumb forever. They are both relatively normal teenagers now (I realize this is a debatable comment). In the years to come you may find this was pretty funny! Miss you so much!
You crack me up. Can't Angie pull some strings for you in the daycare? You better call me.
This is too funny! I was a biter and I guess my mom was always icing the neighbor kids' arms before they'd go home from playing at our house. The thing that stopped it was when my grandma was babysitting my cousin and I and (you guessed it) I bit my cousin. My grandma was so mad she bit me back. (Almost drew blood- when my mom picked me up hours later you could still see the indents;0). I will admit to a distinct fear of my Grandma for most of my childhood.) I never did bite again after that. I do think I'd have a hard time biting one of my kids that hard but maybe you have a supportive friend or relative ;0). Can you imagine asking someone to bite Bretty- ha ha! By the way- I hope his leg is okay...
Vodka, I think it will get you drunk faster. Just kidding. I know what you mean about the biting thing. Luke was suspended from the gym once. Hence, I have to go to the gym at 5:45 am. Yea, it does stink, but I know what you mean about needing the gym. I just can't bring my kids!
Also, don't feel bad about the leash. We bought one for Luke when he was that age and we went camping. Check out my blog, you can see him attached to the car bumper. Needless to say he was less than thrilled. But hey, you do what you gotta do. I still think you are a great mother.
So sorry abut the biting incidents. That is hard to deal with. Sorry I don't have any real great solutions. My two year old Sophie thought his leash was cute. She thought it was a backpack!
No Bretty,NO!!!! Your Mom needs the gym.
I say if you are gonna drink - go with wine. Beer and vodka would just be gross. You if gonna sin- do it RIGHT!
Okay, My mom thinks I should volunteer to bite Bretty. She thinks maybe I'll remember why I used to like it so much! ;0)
Hialrious to all of us not going through it!! My Kaleb was a biter at the gym in Ogden before I moved to Herriman. I taught classes there so they let him get away with 6 bites...then it was suspension time...30 days!!! I had my niece watch him for the month, cause like you I NEED THE GYM!!! I say stick with the binky for a while! And for Mom...stay away from the hard stuff!! LOL...great post!!
Oh man that really bites:) Sorry Michelle:)
I vote Beer AND Vodka. Can I come join you? The Biting story was funny when you told us in person last week, but I still had to giggle when I re-read it on your post. Seriously not funny to you I'm sure!
OK, I know you're a nurse and a nice person. Here is what I'd do. I'm not a nurse or a nice person, so take it for what it's worth. I'd play the devil's advocate. I'd tempt him to bite me. Subtle is the name. Put my fingers in his mouth or something. . . then, when he did bite, I'd pop his mouth so hard that he cried. And tell him, "NO BITE!"
And repeat a few times until when you put your fingers in his mouth he looked up at you with sad eyes, wondering if you were gonna smack his mouth again. But the kid DOESN'T BITE. . .see what I'm saying? Sounds totally creepy and abusive. . .maybe it is, in this day and age. But a biter is someone no one wants over and it needs to stop. I mean, he's gonna start biting in nursery and then you'll be pulled in there to watch him, right? Not only will you start drinking, you'll think about joining a new church.
I know, I sound totally mean and heartless, but remember, I have 5 kids and I'm telling you. . . the first time they bit, I smacked their little pudgy mouths and they didn't do it again. OK, one kid did, but only for about 2-3 more times. I hope you don't want to report me to Child Protective Services, but I think you're about to loose your gym membership and ultimately, your sanity.
You can start drinking, but without the gym then you'll be a fatty. . . let's face it. Or you can become a gym hopper, where you try a new one till cutie pie gets you kicked out. And then move on to Gym #3.
So just take my advice. He won't remember it. Do it when none of the other kids are home, so they don't see you smacking the baby. Wow, now I think I need to report myself to CPC!
Good Luck. It's not gonna be easy, that kid is dang cute. With sharp little vampire teeth.
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