Yesterday Carina and I spent the morning in our jammies and then after nap time went out to play in the snow and build a snowman. What a terrific day! Today we had a really fun play date and despite all the exertion Carina didn't nap at all. However she surprised us by pooping in the potty a SECOND time tonight! She said "Good poo poo!". That girl makes my heart explode.
Who knew a toddler could be so busy? I mentioned in my last post that I had found a few free activities in which Carina and I could participate. This week we went to story time Monday morning (Peter came along because he had the day off), toddler yoga Wednesday morning, a different story time last night and then sing & play this morning. I don't know who has enjoyed it more, she or I! It has been terrific to have Carina around other kids and I've appreciated getting out of the house. I even made friends with another mom this morning which isn't an easy thing for me considering how shy I tend to be around new people.
We've been happily booked solid and I don't know if it's coincidence or not but Carina is napping well again. We've seen quite a few 2 hour naps and that is just fabulous. Plus she has been sleeping in till 7 or 8 in the morning most days. Yesterday and today when I poked my head in to check on her she was just happily sitting up chilling in her crib. As far as eating goes she has been eating better as long as I don't restrict her to specific meal times or her high chair. I wait to see if and when she is hungry and just feed her then. We're both much happier that way.
Obviously Carina has been sticking to my resolutions for her. I've been doing well myself. Still working out 3 mornings a week. Still journaling every day. I need a new devotional so that resolution is lacking and I'm working really hard to be a nicer person. Yesterday I definitely failed on the being a patient mom one. I got so frustrated when Carina threw a tantrum about having her nails clipped. So far today I've been better though :)
Carina has been a bit of a challenge recently. Her daily nap continues to be one hour or less. She is eating poorly and her mood is miserable. She clings to me constantly and sometimes still continues to fuss despite my attention. My best guess is that she has a molar or two coming in. Two broke through on the right side of her mouth months ago and we've been waiting for the left to catch up. I sure hope at least some of this is a phase. I want my happy little girl back.
