So, my darling daughter and I had a fun little photo shoot this morning while Huntler was at school! She took a HUGE morning nap (as in almost three hours…but no afternoon nap) and woke up happy and raring to go! And I was able to get all sorts of things done during that precious nap, so we headed outside for some fun in the sun while we waited on Daddy to bring bubs (one of Gentry’s nicknames for Huntler) home from school! Since this sweet girl woke up at 5:15 AM, she was plum worn out by the time 8:00 AM rolled around so she crashed…and Chris had to take Huntler to school because I was home with the sleeping beauty! I missed her 5:15 wake up call…I was sleeping with Huntler who woke up in hysterics at 1:00 AM and was burning up. I gave him some Motrin and cold water and snuggled in with him and he woke up fever free and feeling fine. Not sure what in the world that was all about, but he was fine so we let him go to school!!
Anyway, back to this one…
And please excuse her bread crumb face in just about every single one of these photos! She was snacking on a roll and lemonade while we were sitting outside and I didn’t clean her up…nor did I Photoshop her into perfection…she looks pretty perfect to me crumbs, bruises (she ran into the wall…she definitely has my sense of clumsiness!), scratches and all!!
So, I am needing some help from all you crafty souls out there and also anyone who has any input on potty training and hitting.
I am sure you would never guess by the beyond ornery smile and the gappy little teeth that this child gives us a run for our money on a daily basis. She used to be so good and easy…but now she has turned into a hitter, among other things. We absolutely can NOT get her to stop hitting. So far it is only us, but still, we have got to get this under control! We never had these issues with gentle Huntler, so it is all new. We have tried time out and it is officially NOT working. She finally cries these days when we stick her off by herself, but the hitting continues. I told Chris today that I am about ready to lose it…I just don’t know what to do with her. I mean, we could spank her, but since the habit we are trying to break is hitting after all, it seems a little hypocritical to spank her. ANY ideas for us?!!!
Okay…moving on to Gentry issue number two. And I do mean that literally…number two! We can NOT get her to poop in the potty. She pees like a champ and has had very, very few accidents, but she refuses to poop. She knows when she has to go and she does tell us and she’ll try to go on the potty, but she just isn’t getting it or won’t. I am not sure. I refused to put a diaper on her at first, but now when she starts mentioning she needs to go, I stick a pull up on her so I don’t have as much of a mess to clean up. I know, I shouldn’t do that, but seriously, she would just go in her panties anyway, so I don’t think I am confusing her? Any ideas out there?! Remember she just turned two in July and we are so, so proud of her and don’t punish her in any way for having accidents…she is doing WONDERFUL for as young as she is, but it would just make my life a tad bit easier if we could get her to just do it all!!
And here is the little bean studying some bird poop on the sidewalk! The things that interest a child!!
Now for the crafty part!! I am working on some hair pretties for Miss Gentry and was wondering about spray glitter. I have TONS and TONS of regular old glitter, but I think it would be fun add a little shimmer to some of these hair accessories I am working away on!! Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations of something specific that works really well?
The BELOVED “b” had something on it!! And so close to her favorite cor-ner…imagine a Southern accent as you say that! And yes, she calls it that!! “Where’s my favorite corner at Moms?” And yes, she calls me “Moms” more often than not!! Silly, silly girl!!
And look at the sheer orneriness in this face!! This would be the same face that sat so innocently on my lap watching the world pass us by this morning who giggled and said, “I toot on your lap.” What??? At least she followed it up with a, “Sorry Moms.” She may be FULL of spunk and sass and down right exhausting most days, but what did we ever do without her?!!
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SUPER pics of your little Miss!
Being a grandma, and knowing what all you have already tried, I hate to say it, but I would try spanking for the hitting. If she was older and could associate a penalty like a privilege/treat withdrawal with the act of hitting, that would be my first choice. But I don’t think she can directly associate the two yet. If nothing else, she’ll realize it hurts to be hit, both emotionally and physically. And as for the #2 problem, I think she just hasn’t got it all figured out yet. I would give it time and continue to do what you do. Not easy, but not absolutely awful either.
Bethany, super cute pics of little miss Gentry!!! =] For the potty training, hum. My girls are polar opposites on that. Chloe (my 5yo) didnt care about the potty until she was 2 1/2 almost 3. And like Gentry, she was slow to go #2. Really, I just threw a pull up on her until she was ready. At first I would gently try to push her to do it in the potty, and I noticed her regressing. Gentry will get it in her time. {As hard as that is for us moms!} When she does try to go number 2, make a HUGE deal of it! Tons of clapping, cheering, dancing, ect! lol
My youngest Kylie will be 2 in December and for the past month has been potty training herself! She came to me one day, “potty mommy” and since then she’s been pretty much good as gold! I am not as brave as you yet though. I keep her in a pull up! Good luck with that!!!! =]
As far as the hitting, ohhh I have no idea. Chloe didnt do any thing like that. Kylie is a hair puller. If I come across something, I will pass it on to you!
First, the hitting. We too have this problem. Kellen did hit us, and we started using a paddle instead of our hands. I actually heard to do this at a church conference where a preacher was talking about discipling children. He explained that our hands should be for love, so to use a wooden spoon. Quinton never hit until Kellen starting doing it at around 18 months. Now they hit each other. I think it is something kids will do, and if you want to do time out, you just have to stick to it. I think it will change over time if you keep on it.
Now, for potty training. Quinton also did not poop in the potty at first. It took about 3 weeks after he was trained. But, I have had friends that said it took months before their child would do #2.
I am just beginning to expose Ava to potty training. She won’t be 2 until January. But, she will hide in her room to poop. A friend told me that if I can catch her in the act to put her on the potty with her diaper/pull up on and then when she is finished, take the diaper off and dump the poop in the potty to show her where it goes. Then flush and make a big deal about it. As crazy as it sounds, I once had an occupational therapist tell me that pooping in the potty is scary for little kids because they see it as a part of them and they freak out about where it goes, etc….. As far as hitting, kids ALWAYS behave differently for thieir parents than they do for others! Ava is a perfect angel at daycare, but can get mean and defiant at home. We use time out with her or tell her that she needs to sit until she calms down. She still will get back up and do it again, but I know with time she will make the connection that “if I hit I have to sit” – it’s the consisitency that is important. Use simple words “no hit – time out” – if you use too many words they hear “blah, blah, blah, blah”!!! Remember, she is 2 and that is the age they are trying to figure things out, testing limits to see who is in charge, and the world revolves around them!!
Set limits and be consistent! She will be just fine 
For going #2, Jackson had a tough time also. We ended up buying a bunch of matchbox cars and kept them in their packages. We bought those hooks by 3M that do not leave a mark on the wall when removed. We hung the cars in the packaging next to the potty. Everytime he went #2 in the potty, he got a car. After he got it down pretty good, we gave cars for big poops. Then, we told him that he was a big boy and didn’t need a car everytime he pooped. The cars are only 1.00 and we probably spent $30 total. $30 seems so worth it in the long run! Maybe find something that is cheap that she could collect?
For the hitting: we have this problem along with the biting and we can’t find anything that works except consistency. Time-outs on naughty chair or in bedroom works. We have the same feeling about hitting to stop hitting. It’s just a phase and it will pass!
I agree with Nikki on the pooping issue. Bailey wouldn’t go poop on the potty either but I also read to dump it in the toilet and have them flush it. It worked really well for us. As for hitting, Arianna hits too. We have never had that issue with Bailey. So, if you happen to find something that works let me know!
We had an absolutely terrible time getting Kelton to poop in the potty also. He was in undies 24/7 with no accidents, but would hold his #2. We finally put the pullups in the bathroom, so that he had to go in there, put it on and stay there to do his business. It took awhile longer, but we eventually got there. I read a lot about totally regression if you push to hard, so that’s why we went with that route and let him do it on his own time. Nana sending presents in the mail that weren’t allowed to be open until there was poop in the potty helped to speed things up just a bit. Good Luck.