Over the past few months, her behavior has been rather difficult, if I'm honest. She hasn't accepted "no's" very well (like most 3 year olds) and has been so dramatic when things haven't gone her way. I have tried to keep my patience (failing miserably at times) and be consistent with what I will and will not allow. This just feels like one of those pivotal weeks where I see her maturing in small little ways. I can't put my finger on it but it's like things are sinking in. She is being more respectful by saying "yes ma'am" and "yes sir" when asked to do something she doesn't want to do. There may be a huff and an eye roll (yes, that is already starting) but she isn't screaming about it - today at least. :) She is asking "may I be excused" before she gets down for dinner. And today she even wanted to order her drink at the coffee shop all by herself. She even asked me to go sit down! I asked her how she was going to pay for it and she just said "I dun know".
So we started our day with a trip to the dentist. She has been really nervous about this. And a couple of weeks ago, she totally melted down when I told her we were going to the dentist the next day. (She ended up having a cold, so we had a to cancel, which I'm thankful for). This morning she asked me, "mommy, why do I have to lay down at the dentist?" and "why do they wear that mask?' It was one of those "Ah ha" moments as I realized why she gets so scared. A little explanation eased those anxieties and she did not shed a tear! She did so awesome letting the hygienist brush her teeth. She got a little nervous again when the dentist came in wearing the lighted glasses and asked what those were for. But again, we explained and I got her to sit back in my lap for the next part of the exam and she didn't fuss at all. She was obviously apprehensive but kept it together and was really brave. I was so proud of her!
We got home for a little play time before lunch, nap, and dance. And today's imaginative play consisted of her HAVING a baby! MY baby sister she informed me. She stuffed the baby doll in her belly and went off to deliver it. She even made her own hospital bed and a "table" for the baby. (But it had to be a soft table!) This happened on more than one occasion today. She later told her daddy her baby was drinking milk from her boobie! Then she changed her mind and said the milk was coming from her belly button.
At dance, her teacher told me she is doing so well! About a month ago, she wasn't always following her teachers dance but she is definitely getting more into it and is more confident in trying out her "dance moves." The first thing she asks me when I pick her up is "did you look in the window an clap at me?" Children so desire their parents approval and to know their parents are proud of them! And I am definitely that! Oh, how I love this child!
Post-dance coffee shop habit. She wanted to order by herself. Chocolate milk please...
We also added a few ornaments to her first personal Christmas tree. And I just think it is adorable! We will be working on more ornaments to add to it.
And during chest PT, she drew this wonderful picture of the two of us. I guess she ran out of room for her daddy! :O I love how I have such long, fingers, and clothes (the scribbles over my extremities) so I "wouldn't be naked." I absolutely love it and will surely treasure this!
And we made banana pops to round out the evening! She picked this out at the store and was so excited to make them. So it was our after dinner treat and so yummy!
