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devastated 04-09-2010 03:53 PM

Ok! I'm making progress
 
Yippee, made it through the night without one wimper! Today is going well.

Breakfast, lunch, now napping! I think I'm catching on to this motherhood thing again! However, this time around I know how to be firm and say what I mean, and mean what I say.

Trinity is doing well. When she has her temper tantrums, which are getting fewer, I just tell her to go to her room, and please come out when she is feeling better. She does, has herself a hissy-fit, then comes out smiling!

It is so difficult for me to ignore the yelling!! Mr. Dev, says just humm!!!

Mom called last night to argue with me. Too funny, if she only knew how much practice I've had with drug users, she wouldn't bother. I'll bet she's still yelling and doesn't know I hung up after the first dirty word! LOL

Ok, moving forward. Oh, good news, lost 7 pounds since last Saturday!

Hugs, Devastated

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g3...Trinity011.jpg

wicked 04-09-2010 05:18 PM

Devastated,
you mean that beautiful little angel surrounded by bubbles has temper tantrums?
LOL
oh yeah, i remember when my daughter did that too. so fantastic she will take it to another room. wow.
doing great devastated.
Beth

Ann 04-09-2010 06:07 PM

Awwwww, what a precious little angel.

Dev, I have a feeling that this angel will melt your heart, and
that she'll be the one training you, :D

I have a feeling Mr. Dev is keeping a close eye on both of you.

Who knew that motherhood would come easier when we are in the autumn of our years?

Big Hugs for you, and for Mr. Dev from that foxy Canadian, and for the sweet angel Trinity from her Auntie Ann. :grouphug:

ItsmeAlice 04-09-2010 07:39 PM

Oh, Dev you make me miss my gramma so much.

I remember when I stayed with my grandparents while my parents were away. If I pitched a fit, they responded much the same way you have with your little love.

I actually remember one particulary awful spell I had about not wanting to eat any vegetables and tossing my plate to the floor. Gramma sent me to my room until I got my act together, but she made sure to tell me she loved me and hoped I came back soon. I barely made it to my bedroom door before I couldn't stand being away from her any longer and ran back to the kitchen. She had even made up a new plate for me got me giggling at the table so much so that I didn't even realize I had eaten all my veggies.

In my early teens she was so very ill and I spent many hours at her bedside making up stories with her and talking about our times together. I must have told her a dozen times how I remembered her smile when I came back into the kitchen that evening.

I still have an aversion to veggies sometimes, but I think of her and smile and they go down a lot easier.

Grammas just know how to make everything in a little kid's life right again.

...ok I need a tissue.

Thanks for posting Dev!

Alice

PacNorwesterner 04-10-2010 06:48 AM

She's beautiful! I'm so happy that you have her. It sounds like you have established some really good boundaries, already. Yay Dev!

cece1960 04-10-2010 07:25 AM

What a cutie!!!

Well Dev, perhaps you could bottle the weight loss formula and make a fortune. :)

devastated 04-10-2010 12:52 PM

ItsmeAlice...you make me miss my grandma too! Aren't grandparents special?? As for Great-grandparents...hmmmm? they're tired! LOL After reading your post, I need a tissue!

Hi Auntie Ann, Trinity is asking to visit you! LOL It would be so fun for you. Oh thank goodness these are just the autumn years I was really worried that these were the "golden years!" Whew, now I still have something to look forward to.

If you'll look real close to the baby in the bubbles, you'll see that little horn popping through! LOL

Ok, going to watch Snow White now.

Hugs, Devastated

Ann 04-10-2010 04:51 PM


Originally Posted by devastated (Post 2566232)
Ok, going to watch Snow White now.

Hugs, Devastated

:lmao

Oh lordy, I would never in my dreams have guessed that I would hear our Dev say those words. Really, I am laughing so hard I am crying just picturing Dev. explaining how she is just sleeping, lol, and that no "Dopey" is NOT an addict. :lmao

Thanks Dev, I will treasure this moment. :hug:

outtolunch 04-10-2010 05:40 PM

Trinity = 7 lb weight loss in 7 days.

May I sign up for 6 weeks of the Trinity Program, please.

greeteachday 04-10-2010 08:33 PM

I think you have her number, Dev...Wow! Great progress.Isn't it amazing how kids just seem to want a little stability and structure in their lives?

She is truly precious and I bet she adores being with Nana and Papa Dev :)

devastated 04-11-2010 10:27 AM

TRINITY PROGRESS REPORT:

Now is telling me when she has to go potty! YIPEE!! The moment I found out it cost like $20.00 for pull ups, was the moment I decided she's wayyy too old for them!

She eats like there is no tomorrow. She is very tidy, my type of gal!

She now knows there are words that are nasty like F-rt! Little girls do not say that word.

Have her on a schedule and sticking to it!

Nanna & Nonno's Progress Report:

Nanna is going to bed now at 10:00 instead of 1:00 AM.
Nonno is not the least bit affected by any change! He loves her and plays with her almost all day.

GINO & Kelsey's Progress:

Kelsey is adapting but Gino is still hiding under the bed!

Grandpa John is checking in every day.

That's it for the one week progress report.

Did I tell you that the social worker who came here 6 months ago to check the house called here, not to check on Trinity, but to get a recipe? What is that all about!!

Hugs, Devastated

Ann 04-11-2010 10:57 AM


She now knows there are words that are nasty like F-rt! Little girls do not say that word.
Ohhh myyy, if Auntie Ann comes to visit she will have to tone down her vocabulary just a tad. :herewego

greeteachday 04-11-2010 02:03 PM


Did I tell you that the social worker who came here 6 months ago to check the house called here, not to check on Trinity, but to get a recipe? What is that all about!!
:lmao That social worker knew darn well this was a perfect place for little Trinity. Also knows Nanna & Nonno sure can cook!

BBD 04-11-2010 04:46 PM

Sounds like your making some great progress there. After 2 sons and 4 grandsons i sure wish I lived closer so I could help.....Trinity is a little doll and its a good idea that we all go to bed at 10pm. See what staying on a schedule does. The weight lose is a good thing but don't go overboard on it. You can start teaching Trinity how to bake those great desserts all kids love...Lots of luck, Bonnie

devastated 04-11-2010 05:02 PM

Auntie Ann:

We're working on the vocabulary trust me! You'll be very happy when you come to visit us.

Hi Greeteachday, well at least Nonno knows how to cook! LOL

Bonnie, I wish you lived closer too! Ever think about moving to Calif? Now's the time. Sure could use a baby sitter now and again.

Hugs, Devastated

hello-kitty 04-12-2010 10:36 AM

lol - my little niece has so much trouble with her vocabulary. She has learned some terrible words from her mother - and probably her father too. Her latest thing is to call people butt-cracks when she feels scared and threatened. It's jaw dropping to listen to sometimes.

I just remind her calmly that while it's ok if if she hears those words, it's not ok to say those words. I tell her constantly how beautiful she is and that beautiful people don't talk that way.

I also tell her she can use potty words in the bathroom and then I ask her if she needs to go. :-)

Ann 04-12-2010 12:31 PM


Originally Posted by devastated (Post 2567236)
Auntie Ann:

We're working on the vocabulary trust me! You'll be very happy when you come to visit us.

No, Dev, I meant I'd have to tone down MY vocabulary. I haven't had kids around for a while and sometimes I can be a real potty mouth if my red hair gets riled. :lmao

Ann 04-12-2010 12:33 PM


Originally Posted by hello-kitty (Post 2567795)
Her latest thing is to call people butt-cracks when she feels scared and threatened. It's jaw dropping to listen to sometimes.

:lmao

This thread is killing me, lol.

hello-kitty 04-12-2010 12:33 PM

:rotfxko

Ann, you need to go to the bathroom if you are going to use a potty mouth.

Ann 04-12-2010 12:35 PM


Originally Posted by hello-kitty (Post 2567897)
:rotfxko

Ann, you need to go to the bathroom if you are going to use a potty mouth.

There too!! :lmao

Okay, I'll be good now and mind my mouth before Dev gets the soap out and makes me wash it. :newangel:


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