Nope. Guess not. Isaac is workin’ us, and he knows it. Every day seems to bring a new level to the test… What will they do when I scream? When I cry really loud like THIS? When I arch my back and kick my legs in a fit? When I look at Mommy with understanding in my eyes and do the opposite of what she says?
Yep, we’ve reached that part in the story, I gather. Isaac has developed a love for turning over during diaper changes. So we’ve adopted a new tactic of gently turning him back, looking him in the eye, and saying with a stern tone, “On your back, please.” It works pretty well, and we’re sure he understands what it means by now.
So last night I went to change Isaac’s poopie diaper, and sure enough he started his favorite antics. Well, my goal was to keep the poop contained, as always. I waited until I felt I had Isaac calm and still before I undid his diaper. There it was, open, poop exposed. I was holding his feet with my left hand when started to turn over. Mid-change! With POOP!
I quickly grabbed him with my right hand said, “Isaac Allan Self, you better stay on your back!” And this is what he did… Isaac paused on his back for a moment, long enough to look me right in the eye with what I perceived to be understanding. Then he smiled… and whipped himself over to his side, taking his legs with him... And raking my hand through the poo. No you didn’t!!!
Needless to say, I believe Isaac is fully aware of his free will and is starting to practice it in clear ways, which leaves me wondering…. Wasn’t I supposed to get a year-long grace period? Do they really start this early?
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oh Rachel couldn't help but laugh. So sorry! Isn't is horrible all over?!?!? And in the middle of the night! Don't mommies get a 'sleep' break ever?
Year-long grace period? hahaha I wish they all came with one.
Yup...they understand all right! I too thought that "babies" didn't start disobeying and demonstrating their free will until much later...sigh...unfortunately! Say it aint so! It is! It sounds like you are handling it well....it's a long long road.....it doesn't end until...oh well wait....I wouldn't know when that end is!
Uhhhh....hate to break it to you but some even start with you before they are born. Case in point, Rebecca CONSTANTLY had her heals in my ribs the whole time I was pregnant with her; and she came out screaming her head off and hasn't stopped to this day voicing her opinion.
The secret is to be just one day ahead of them.
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