Comments on: Playing Catch (Up)

By: Kirsten

Kirsten — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:04:49 +0000

Speaking as a preschool teacher who was once in charge of the Potty-Trainer class, I can give some advice here.

Nappies off. Completely. No nappies, no pull-ups (which are actually nappies, regardless of all the crap they spew about them being “just like underwear”). It’s getting to Summer where you are, right? Let Zack run around in a t-shirt and his undies when it gets warmer. It’s less washing for you when he does have an accident. This way, he knows that when he does wee in his pants, it’s unpleasant and wet, he gets an immediate reaction that nappies do not allow children to feel. Also, he’s older than most potty-trainers I’ve worked with (We used to start when they turned 2, or just before depending on parents), and age makes a lot of difference. If he’s able to cognitively understand things like “You’re not wearing a nappy, don’t wee until you get to the toilet”, it starts making all the difference. My friend’s child is completely day-time potty-trained and he only turned 2 three weeks ago. Only wears a nappy at night now. It’s all because his language skills are way advanced, like you get with older kids like Zach.

Good luck!

P.S. I really recommend a star chart if you have any problems at all with potty-training. A star chart is visible proof for a child that they’re working towards a goal. Every time he does his business on the potty or in the toilet, he gets a star or sticker. When he gets a certain number (say 10) he gets a special treat, something that he really likes doing but doesn’t often get. Mark off that point and start again. It’s also a great way to introduce children to the concept of counting objects rather than just rote-counting.

P.P.S Dylan looks so cute in that uniform.

By: Lulu

Lulu — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:25:09 +0000

I love t-ball! Ensure that you keep his uniform…hat and all! I saved Gus’s (who turns 21 this year…gasp!), and I’m so glad that I did. I think I’ll make him wear it for his 21st birthday.
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By: DE Heather

DE Heather — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:16:29 +0000

We have never done baseball, but this year The Chicken decided that she wanted to do softball….hold me. I remember the hours we would spend at the field when I was playing baseball. Thankfully the ballpark is only a 3 min drive in the car and a ten minute ride on bike. It should be fun!
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By: Debby Pucci

Debby Pucci — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:47:15 +0000

Nice to hear that things are going well. Best of luck working on the house. Our daughter and SIL are moving in with us in a few weeks. It will be an adjustment for all of us.
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By: Sara @TomTheGirl

Sara @TomTheGirl — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:41:23 +0000

ok wtf happened? I miss a couple posts and all of a sudden your kids are grown up, you have moved, and OMG YOU ARE HAVING A BABY!!!!

Sweet mother of mystery!

Congratulations on everything! Well, not the growing up part. That sucks and means my little girl is getting older, too =(

Love ya lady!

xoxo
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By: Vixen

Vixen — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:34:09 +0000

Ahhh, TBall how I miss thee. The adorable outfielders picking their noses while watching planes fly overhead. My daughter sitting down in left field to pick dandylions….It is a great comedy isn’t it?

PS It’s the year of the baby. My dad says its the economy. Last year no one could afford to do anything but …. well you know. My ‘other’ son is now expecting in August and my brother is expecting in July. Add in our RolyPoly arriving in the next month and you and like I said. 2010: The Year of the Baby(ies)
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By: Natalie

Natalie — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:03:37 +0000

Congrats on the newest addition! and yeah your now in SB! (much shorter commute for sure!) just avoid that stinking Fairview signal! and now that your practically around the corner from us I’ll probably see you at the park or the grocery store!

By: Arkie Mama

Arkie Mama — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:24:30 +0000

Last year, my son’s T-ball practice took place in a field right smack next to a train track. You can imagine how distracting that was to a group of young Thomas worshipers. Every time the whistle sounded, they all froze, then ran to the fence — ball, bat and game abandoned. It was hysterical!

By: Slow Panic

Slow Panic — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:41:28 +0000

the time changes next week. yes, yes, that’s what i took from your post….

glad you are feeling better.
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By: anymommy

anymommy — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:28:18 +0000

Are we going to get to find out the sex too?? If not, I’m going to need a penis present. Whatever that is.
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