Surely we weren’t the only ones out leisurely walking the canals feeding the ducks? Eeer maybe it was like 0 degress and snowing like crazy haha
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Generally about Reagan
She did it! Reagan got to 10 for the first time on her Princess chart. I know to some this is so not a big deal, but to us it really is tremendous, we’ve seen a big change in her for sure. So we let her choose her treat, a trip to the zoo or a trip to the ice cream farm, in true mommy’s girl fashion, she choose ice cream lol
I wish I’d had a camera in my hand when she was able to move the ‘magic star’ she was so proud of herself and so excited her whole face lit up. We are both so proud of our baby hurray!
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Not sure how well known it is, but Reagan’s behaviour recently has been horrible. Tantrums, screaming, refusing to eat, nothing out of control but certainly too much for our family. SO, I did a whole lot of research and decided upon a few parenting modification’s, can’t expect her to change on her own, change has to come from the top lol
We wrote down the family schedule and house rules so it was plain as anything and in black and white. Schedule is for parent’s and rules are for everyone. We went over the rules with her again and again and have put a reward chart into place. Good behaviour get’s her up a step shotty behaviour means one is taken away, when she get’s to the castle (10) she gets a special treat. Along with that are smaller rewards like if she’s good during the morning outside the house activity (grocery store, park whatever..) then she get’s to choose the after lunch hour long activity (extra telly time, walk down the canal etc..) If she eats her tea without mither she get’s to play until bath time, if she doesn’t eat she sits at the table alone until bath time.
Some of this felt a bit harsh but I really felt it the right thing to do, just break her day down into smaller manageable segments and talk talk talk her thru it all. Seriously, I feel like I talk ALL the time now, talk her thru every second, this is what we are dong next, this is what happens if your good, good job, well done, think about what you’re doing that sort of thing:) The first few days were amazing then we had a peak of really difficult behaviour and now she’s settling down! It’s working! Obviously I need to make adjustments (to me not her) as it’s still not second nature for any of us, but we are all doing really well and Reagan’a changed so much. I am so proud of her! It may go backwards again and I’m sure we’ll have a tantrum again, but it’s definitely an improvement!
Took Reagan and Lincoln to the dreaded dentist today, wasn’t sure how it was going to go as our last attempt ended in a tight lipped Reagan. We went in and mommy went first, Lincoln was so interested, rubber necking out the buggy to watch, Reagan was cowering in the corner. When I was done the dentist said who’s next and Lincoln struggled against his straps arms outstretched lol
Get Lincoln on my lap and he opened his mouth wide saying aaaahhh, dentist was very impressed:) 13.5 teeth (another one nearly out) so then it was Reagan’s turn, she reluctantly jumped on mama’s knee and opened her mouth a little, enough for him to count her ‘beautiful white teeth’
well done little ones!! try again in 6 months:)
Despite some decline in behaviour over the last few days I am perstisting on with the rewards system and not yelling. I feel like its getting worse before it gets better but most things do. Of course she’s going to dig in her heals in response to change who doesn’t?
Went to dentist, bank and supermarket today and the babies were so fed up. So after dinner we packed up and walked to the canal, at the end of the road to feed some ducks! And it was wonderful, both children walked so well and listened even better. Great little outing:)
Reagan was such a good girl on Friday, never one tantrum, ate all her food etc…
She was allowed to choose our ‘outside the house activity’ and she choose the park. So this morning, when daddy decided to drag his cute behind out of bed at 9AM! we all got in the car and headed to Sandbach, next town over that has a WAY better park than ours:)
well done Reagan! mommy and daddy are very proud of you, keep it up!
Lincoln & Reagan
Mommy says that apart from a mini tantrum pre 9am while they were trying to get ready to go to the zoo Reagan, and Lincoln, have been a joy to be with all day. Auntie Karen joined them for a trip to the zoo and it was a pleasure to spend the day together.
I was late home from work but Mommy had got both children sat eating their tea and with “a little” coaching Reagan ate ALL her tea and we all cheered and hugged her then went to play games in the living room until bathtime. We had a really great family half hour and I think Reagan got what was happening but that will only be realised if this continues….its early days but she did really well today and I’m very proud of her.
I have to say I was apprehensive to say the least, seeing as how the last time we were there I ended up calling Alan, while standing behind my car, crying my eyes out because Reagan kicked off for 40 minutes!
Today, however, was AMAZING! she was so well behaved I couldn’t believe it. I have implemented a new system with her, really breaking her day down into very small segments and rewarding for good behaviour. I’ve taken away telly as background noise and she has to earn little 15 minutes stents of ‘telly time’, or she can paint, or go walking with her scooter, or go to the park etc…she hasn’t once ever picked the telly! which I’m really grateful for. TO be honest, I LOVE having the tv off it makes the house so much quieter and more peaceful. TV sucks lol
Anyway back to the zoo. We stayed till about 3pm which is unheard of for our children as they both still nap at 2 (thank God). We had so much fun with Karen and it was so nice to share my zoo days with one of my bezzy’s that I don’t see nearly enough. Great day had by all, no screaming, no shouting, and she ate all her meals! well done baby girl!!!!