We know how well the system is working for our dynamic duo. If it wasn't for the frustrations with the adults we work with (or should be working with) I think it all would be really good.
Routine is pretty established at home. We have meals without any issue. Bubble baths are pretty good, we just are typical toddlers that don't like our heads wet.
After our failed adventure to the Doctor we were not ready to venture to any more public places where we had to attempt to control our little toddler bodies. After our lunch we were invited over to play in the water with the neighbors. We went, not because the dynamic duo needed to go, but because we needed some adult time. Sissy didn't want to put her swimsuit on, but wasn't given an option. When playing it was hard for Sissy because she was the biggest of all the kids. Eventually we both ended up in the water.
Water play time ended right in time for pre-nap meltdowns. Napping was not an option and we have learned that the girls are pretty good in doing what we expect them to if we are extremely clear. Two hours of quiet which were followed by extreme crankiness. For some reason whenever Sissy wakes up she is a fright.
Before dinner Squirrel ran out to the store and while she was out I introduced the girls to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOcx4447zjM
We had a real breakthrough with potential potty training. I told Sissy that if she pees in the potty chair we will get her princess underwear. She right away wanted to sit down and try. Other noticeable growth is that we are allowed to look at and help clean her boo boos. This evening we put a warm rag on the back of her head to help and when she was done with that she was taking the rag and "washing" her blocks. Granted, maybe she shouldn't be washing her blocks with the rag she had on her wounds, but we have established a groundwork of keeping things a bit tidy. We will just have to rewash the blocks later.
Tomorrow is our next family visit. Lets see if this week will be all failed appointments. This is already set for some failure as it is exactly at the time we have established as our nap time at home.
Other thought I had today was that some days I would just like to cheat with cooking. Maybe I could sneak food in and then pass it off to the kids that I made it huh? Sissy is always asking for fast food and we just tell her that we eat at home and she has been okay with it. We don't serve extra sugar, chips, or soda at our house (until they go to bed). Last night on my way home I did get a Pepsi and left it in my car... Squirrel even snuck out for some. It is now hiding in my closet.
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