June | 2014 | Mummascribbles

Probably like many other parents of toddlers, we are going through the ‘I’m so independent, I don’t need you to help me and when you try and help me I’m going to cry lots like the end of the world is coming’ phase! We have also stepped into the ‘yesterday that was absolutely fine but now I absolutely hate it’ phase!

Example number one: stairs
When we first moved into our house in April, the stairs were the coolest thing in the world. Going from a ground floor flat to a house, I just knew that Zach would be obsessed with the stairs straight away – I wasn’t wrong. If we accidently left the gate open he got there as fast as he could to try and get up them and within a day he had learnt where he needed to hold on to get himself down. Fast forward a few weeks and he now stands at the top of the stairs refusing to come down on his own, demanding to be carried – unless of course he remembers he can go down on his bottom which of course is mega fun!

Example number two: bath time
In our old flat, bath time was immense. He had so much fun, splashing and playing with his toys, we almost had to drag him out when he’d gone wrinkly or the water was getting cold! Again, fast forward a few weeks to when we moved and suddenly bath time is a nightmare. Literally a nightmare for him and a nightmare for us. He refuses to sit down, he has an absolute panic through hair washing and it’s now one of the most stressful parts of the day! It has got slightly better, he is less focussed on trying to frantically climb out of the bath and plays with his toys more but still, it’s not easy!

Example number three: teeth brushing
I knew it was too good to be true during the period of time when he asked for his teeth to be brushed and sat there making funny noises whilst we whizzed the brush around his little teeth! Oh he still wants them brushed, just not by us! Our determined little fella will only brush his own teeth and when I say brush, I mean suck the toothpaste off, thus not really removing any of the food that he’s eaten throughout the day. It is a battle to try and get in there ourselves with him shaking his head and keeping his lips shut tight whilst sobbing! I am convinced his pearly white teeth are going to go nasty and the health visitors are going to shake their heads at us (not that we ever have time to see them!).

I’m hoping we’ll come through these stages however I also know that they’ll simply be replaced with new challenges for us to beat! So, if you have any advice that helped your little ones get through their fears or their determined independent ways, do let me know, it would be much appreciated

Lots of love,

Mumma S
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