Friday January 11, 2007

Worst Part of the Day - So 2.4 year old has picked up the nasty little habit of "checking" (think hockey) his little brother. He usually does this while the little one is walking in front of him, but will also do it right to his face. 2.4 year old's hands are at his side and he uses just his chest to knock the little on to the floor. Now this is done because falling is very funny. He has a big smile on his face and laughs as the little one falls. So at least it's not malicious, but very annoying just the same. We're at Zero Tolerance on this - meaning every time we see it, there is a time out. We're at Gymboree this morning and he does it to the little brother once, but then not again. However, at the end of the class when they are all running under the parachute (OH how amazing that is EVERY SINGLE TIME), the 2.4 year old purposely checks a little girl named Ruby. There is a slight collective gasp. I yank him out of there to the lobby. He is non-plussed. I am unclear as to how to convey to this child that this is wrong. We're working on it.

Best Part of the Day - Got to go out on a date. Left at 6 p.m. (so didn't have to feed or bathe or dress children for bed). Went to a movie (Golden Compass) and dinner (Hermanos). So much FUN!! Great conversation and a relaxed time (Please note that I did stick it to husband regarding "planning." And that was fun too.)