Since the last daycare we took Sam to, she has not been the same. She's always been a little shy at first, but she gets so upset at the thought of us leaving her since the last daycare, that she makes herself sick at times. It makes it VERY hard to go places that require any kind of daycare or babysitting. I won't go into details, but I am upset that that "school" was a poor, poor choice. I hope she comes out of her shell. She still talks about how much she loved her "old school" (Primrose). For now, we'll just keep her with us and hope she grows out of this phase. Anyway!!! The point of mentioning that is that she was even upset when our friends, Becky, Bree and Kate came to OUR house to play! She sat on my lap most of the time and did not want to have her photo taken next to her friends! She did warm up a little toward the end, but we have a long way to go.
On a sidenote, Becky and I were having our usual mom talk when the subject of discipline came up. I mentioned that time-outs are just pointless because Sam just sits and laughs or sings or observes everything going on around her and it's not a punishment for poor behavior. Becky tweaked my idea of time-outs by putting her "nose in the corner" instead, where she can't see what is going on around her. WOW!!!! I gotta tell you, IT WORKS!!! These days I just mention "Do you need to go put your nose in the corner?" and she shapes up right away!!!!
And for hitting or kicking her sister, no second chances. In the corner immediately. Following a 2-5 minute stay, she has to apologize and usually we require a hug too.
Natalie took her first nose dive into the fireplace! Happened to be at the same time Sam knocked our entire Christmas tree over! Awesome. {Sarcasm} At least the tree had just been put up and not even the lights were all working yet! Notice her poor little nose... :(
She has become quite fun these days though, playing peek-a-boo all the time! This is her way of hiding.... :)
She laughs hysterically when you "find" her!!! She is quickly becoming known for her huge smile!
Becky, can't wait for another playdate! Hopefully Sam will do better each time! And thanks for the advice!!!! It's perfect!!!!
