Just shut it, for now :)

I just want to make it clear for those of us who are unaware of the damages fighting in front of your child may cause. I've always heard that it's not good to fight in front of a child. Now I never really had to question that because it seemed, without a doubt, obvious. Recently this thought (or moral) has been challenged by the obtuseness of someone I don't want to mention. So, of course, I did some research just to inform myself, because fact of the matter is that I could be wrong (no biggie). Shocker! I was right and I also found a remarkable reason for why we shouldn't fight in front of our mini me's.
You see, toddlers are psychologically unprepared for these situations; they can't deal with it. The only thing that he/she believes in, confines in, relies on, and gives him/her security is breaking apart in front of his/her eyes. The child doesn't know that his/her parents are going to still be there in the end. He/She doesn't understand that you guys still love each other and him/her. Their sense of protection is being demolished. Believe me I know how hard it is not to argue with your spouse in front of your little one, but it's in the best interest of your little angel to swallow all of that anger until you are alone with your significant other.
For now, your precious cherub isn't capable of figuring out how relationships work. Actually, have you ever noticed that when there's another child crying because your child hit them all your kid those is stare? That's because they are learning about cause and effect. They don't know that they're suppose to hug and say sorry. I mean if you look at it, they're not the ones feeling the pain so they don't know that what they did caused pain. It's like that. Their little brains don't know the meaning of probability. So for the love of your tot and his/her development just shut it for now. :) lol and I mean that in the nicest way possible.

Holla if you hear me!

Jeez, where do I start? There's so many topics and so many things to talk about. Let's being with what's most recent (in my mind) to speak about. I hate when people pressure me to do things that I don't want especially if it involves my child. Maybe I'm just easily pushed around. Ugh! Who's on that boat? When I make decisions and someone tries to change my mind and they haven't succeed the first or second time, just drop it. I just end up getting upset at the fact that the other end does not understand me and because both parties won't be content. Holla if you hear me (lol). I make my decisions based on what I believe will happen next (only if the outcome is predictable, of course.)
Oh I just remembered. One thing I don't like is being rushed. That totally throws me off guard. Now that I can't just leave the house with my purse (contents: phone, keys, wallet..mostly), I have to pack my ginormous bag with an abundance of toddler necessities (extra clothes, toys, diapers, wipes, ointment, food, drink and then my own things). It's just too much that I have to worry about in such a short time. Not only will I probably forget something (and later get mad about it) I'll just get frustrated trying not to forget anything. Did I dismiss the fact that your being changes as well, in my little list in the previous post? Whatever. :) Where's my coffee? I need to go brew a cup, which by the way I love my sister-in-laws coffee. She makes it taste like Christmas lol. Yeah, I don't know how. Ta-Ta for now. Enjoy this: Mom forgets baby.. (takes a bit to load)

Toddler: its own spieces

Let's start off by saying: If you have a picky toddler please don't beat yourself up. It's not your fault your L.O. is that way. Toddlers grow in their own ways and some like to break out of the pack and be the boss of what they eat or do. Of course, some of their diva-ish ways can be cause by too much independence. Don't take my word for it, I'm not a doctor or anything, simply just a mom. Sometimes mom's experience is better than others (ssshhh lol).

I have a (now) 14 month old toddler who is a DIVA! She basically does what she wants 90% of the time. I'm not proud to say that, because I always thought I'd be the correctional officer mom. I convinced myself that my kids would listen to me when I said no and that they'd respect me. Wow! Everything really does change when a baby comes into your life. Everything meaning: your relationship with your husband/partner, your daily routine, your precautions, your time, your sleep (I don't even know what a restful sleep is), your thoughts, your pantry, your stress level, I can create a list (if I haven't already) about the massive turn your life takes.

Duty calls I'll be back!