Missing: One sweet little girl
Found: One crazy, ornry, fiesty, "spirited", hysterical, and a whole lot more adjectives that I don't even have the energy to type little girl
Wow. I can't even find all the words to express to you all how well, I don't even know, my little girl has been the last 4-5 days. Crazy may be a good word, although, it might be a better word to describe how I have turned out after these few days.
She HAS cried and screamed, yelled and said "off-limit" words, laughed hysterically while jumping on the bed...when she's supposed to be sleeping, ran away from me, thrown toys, hit and kicked, ran out of time-outs.
She HAS NOT napped, listened, been patient, or done a whole lot of other positive things.
And I'm tired.
We had WONDERFUL company the past few days--my roommate from college and amazing friend Delinda and her little girl, Lola came to spend 6 days with us (more later!)! It was SOO much fun! And we were SOO busy, which I know impacted Miss Olivia's temperament the last few days.
But wow, Olivia. I think you may have convinced Delinda that toddler-hood is a nightmare.
4 comments:
Put her outside in the snow!
Have you tried taking away privleges, like tv, a favorite toy (not her lovey), etc. That worked with my kids. It probably had something to do with having a visitor, she may have been over-stimulated....
Sorry I'm not more help, but don't worry, it will pass!
Oh man, I KNOW those days (weeks, months, dare I tell you YEARS?)... I'm so sorry, but she's not gone for good -- don't panic (I always did, ahem, do with my oldest) -- I GUARANTEE she'll be back... but it could be awhile. In the meantime, hugs to you, I pray you have ALL the patience and wisdom and foresight in the world! :)
Poor O! I hope she is back on track soon. I am sure it was just the exhaustion of having two little siblings to share her toys with. :)
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