Somewhere in the last month or so, Finn made the jump into the kind of smartypants that only three-year-olds are capable of getting away with. A special kind of full-on sassy that’s made up of 2 parts irresistible, one part obnoxious. And it’s killing me.
Bed/nap time now looks like a variation of this.
Me: Finn, please lie down and go to sleep.
Finn: Ok mommy, is it like this?
Me: No.
Finn: Is it like this?
Me: No.
Finn: Is it like this?
Me: Sort of, but with both eyes fully closed.
Finn: Is it like this?
Me: Yes.
Finn: Mmhhrree zhree lihhdissss?
Me: Shhhhhhh.
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I had hoped that I’d see the end of the drawing-on-non-paper-surfaces phase, but no, we’re still deep in this fun chapter. Consequently, Finn has been spending time getting acquainted with his spot at the wall of contemplation several days a week, mostly for drawing on various non-paper surfaces. To his credit, he’s been quite creative with finding new not-approved spots to draw on.
Last week, during yet another drawing-related timeout, I overheard this monologue with Theo.
Baby Theo, can we draw on the floor? No.
Can we draw on the wall? No.
Can we draw on the table? No.
Can we draw on the chair? No.
Can we draw on the curtain? No.
Can we draw on the piggy? No.
Can we draw on the bed? No.
Can we draw on the blanket? No.
Can we draw…HEYYY COME BACK BABY THEO I NEED TO TALK TO YOU I AM AT THE NAUGHTY CORNER I CANNOT MOVE!!!
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Hi Daphne,
I have been reading your post and get aspiration from your positive attitude. Your kids are well manage and happy.
Just curious how to manage with 4 kids? especially a toddler and a school going kid who needs coaching.
I am thinking of another baby but lack of courage.
Do you have a helper or mother to help?
Hi min! Thanks for stopping by :)
Haha I’m just gonna say it – it’s usually a lot of mayhem going around here. It helps that the 3 big ones go to school for half a day at least, so I’ve got some down time, but afternoons/holidays and weekends are usually pretty insane.
Yes I got a helper (a good helper is a lifesaver!), and my mom + in laws help out here and there, so we’re pretty fortunate.
It can get pretty overwhelming sometimes but I try to just roll with it and enjoy the ride.