Miss Riley's not been watched (baby sat) by many other people. Shelly works from home and takes care of her Monday through Friday while I work. I then play Mom on the weekends when Shelly works. That means Riley is pretty much always with a Mom. When we do need someone to watch her for a few hours we've got a live-in Baby Sitter, a la Steve, or Grandma, who lives a block away. Both Grandma and Steve watch her at our house. Needless to say, she's a little dependent on her routine.
Well, now it's summer and Aunt Angie is out of school and has volunteered to take the princess on Monday's. This helps tremendously as it's Shelly's deadline day. This is week three of Monday's at Aunt Angie's. And, I'm worried, it could be the last. Sweet little Riley is doing her best to wear out her welcome.
The day starts with a brief tantrum once she realizes I've left. So, we've decided no more sneaking out. From now on we'll say goodbye and she can watch me leave. Hopefully that will make for an easier transition (after she's done crying).
Next the little pill starts getting sleepy, yawning and rubbing her eyes. It's 9:00 am and nap time is usually between 9:00 and 10:00. Aunt Angie does the nap routine and puts Riley down for her first nap. Well, Miss Riley wasn't having it. We've said it's okay to let her cry. Aunt Angie hates this but is obliging us. Well cousin Sarah doesn't like it either and sneaks into the room to save her. Riley then decides, hey, play time, and the morning nap has been forgotten.
On to lunch where the little pill goes crazy for her peaches and becomes a sticky mess. She's got peaches all over her face, clothes, and has used the peach juice to give herself a nice punk rock hair do. So off to the tub for Miss Riley.
Next, while enjoying a bath, complete with dual entertainment from Aunt Angie and cousin Sarah, little miss decides to Baby Ruth in the tub. So chaos ensues while they get her out, clean her up, and start the bath process over again.
Who knows what might be next. Is there hope for an afternoon nap? Not sure, Grandpa is headed over there to play. Will Aunt Angie survive the day? Not sure, hopefully she's got enough wine to help her get over it. Will we still have a baby sitter come next Monday? Hopefully for a small fee.
Pictured above, Miss Riley (the sweet version), getting ready for her first swim lesson. And, what Riley usually always does with her feet during a meal. You put her in her high chair and she immediately struggles to get both feet in one slot. Plus, if she can get the socks off, they're off. (Both traits from Momma Dee...barefoot or bust and squirmy feet.) These pictures are a little dated and were actually taken at the first of May.
6 comments:
I always tell my parents not to sneak out. The kids need to see you leave, so they will get the idea that you leave and come back and you don't just dissapear. I also tell them to keep their good byes short as well. The longer the parents stay the kids will think they will stay all day because they have no concept of time. Miss Riley is a cutie!
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah !
2 times in a row ! and so close together. I am so happy.
swimming lessons :) HOW CUTE !
Good luck with the new babysitter.
Cute!!!
I agree with Merr, you have to say goodbye or the kid will think you can just vanish. Even if there are tears, they won't last long.
Maybe she's ready for one nap a day. Many kids convert to one nap a day at her age. :) Riley naps around noon every day and in the toddler room at daycare, they take one nap at that time.
-- Stacey (too lazy to sign out of Angele's account)
Love the pics!! I hope it gets easier for all of you:)
you crack me up with your story telling...Baby ruth...LOL
Good to see a post! We have missed you guys!
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