We had a busy but fun weekend! We went to see my parents and celebrate their February birthdays. It is pretty relaxing there for Dave and me because almost always there is a grandparent, aunt, cousin, etc. that will entertain J! Yes, we aren't ashamed to admit that we like to have a little break sometimes! So, this weekend, J always had someone there to play with him, make him laugh, prepare him a meal fit for a king, etc.!
Today has been a day of relaxing for J and me. I did a few things around the house while he played. He is going through this stage where he doesn't really want to play too much with Dave or me-another part of his new found independence (see earlier post: Mommy vs. Toddler). I guess it is better than him being needy and not playing by himself at all. Also, on the bright side, he still loves playing with other kids and familiar adults. I really miss the days of racing cars on the kitchen floor or putting puzzles together! :( Hopefully, those days will return. He is also becoming a little obsessed with tv which really doesn't work to his advantage since I limit his tv time. This has always worked well for us, because when I give him time to watch his show, he'll sit down and watch the entire program while I get other things done. Lately, he constantly wants to watch Barney or Mickey Mouse, and I can't seem to distract him for long with other things unless we physically aren't here. He does still love his trucks, buses, cars, etc. so that helps. Oh well, these toddlers are always changing!
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Isn't that funny about them wanting to watch tv. Sarah was crying the other day because she wanted to watch Mickey (I think she hadn't had a nap that day), but I was still upset that she wanted to watch that badly. But, on the other hand, when I really have to do something important, I can always turn to Cinderella for 1 hour and 12 minutes of quiet from her. Oh well, we'll just have to figure this parenting thing out as we go (setting limits is the key, right?).
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