Power

Ever think about the ramifications of giving a toddler some power?? For instance, when you move them from the crib to a toddler bed, do you realize the power you're putting in their hands?? You are giving them a choice to obey, a choice to disobey, in fact, you are putting power into their little grubby fingers. Some accept the power with grace and realize that its something wonderful that you've given them, a choice to go to bed when they want, while others, rub their hands together with a maniacal evil laugh, saying ha ha ha ha, i will NEVER go to bed!!

Lizzie has been swinging on that pendulum that goes from the one extreme to the other, mainly the evil laughing one lately. Nap time especially. She does get that nap, because regardless of how many times she stands at the gate to her door and yells, getout getout, she's not getting out till she gets a nap. Whether its 1 hour or 4. And, while I'm not of the mind to "break her" i am of the mind that mommy and daddy know what's best, and while she's throwing herself around crying, whether she knows its or not, she's tired. And, I'd like for her to choose to obey.

Nights seem to be getting a little better, she was asleep faster last night than the night before, nap time, not so much. Unfortunately, its not like i can take her outside to run it all off, its been really cold, rarely over 30 and more than half the time, snowy, so, i dunno, might put her in her snowsuit today to get some air. or not.

Speaking of the laugh, I just made breakfast and got her to get into her booster seat to give her some potatoes, eggs and sausage and went to eat mine. She then produced the maniacal laughter i was peaking of... Kids! lol. I wouldn't give up one mind numbing annoying second!