... literally and figuratively.
Micah has been getting into EVERYTHING this week. Actually its been a gradually growing problem. Pushing buttons and turning dials. The TV, the oven, the dishwasher, my computer, my monitor, my keyboard, lightswitches, the remotes, our cell phones. And pushing buttons is really just the minor stuff.
He's also started climbing. Chairs, stools, tables, dressers, COUNTERS... AAAHHHH!!!
I'm currently seeking advice from my RR post-adoptive group for advice on how to handle this but if anyone has any insight that they'd like to leave on my blog, feel free. :) I KNOW what I would do with my other kids, but Micah has been doing SO well in every other area and I don't want to disturb that. But I also can't let this kid walk all over me... or my kitchen counters.
Hi Amy! Renee (from Special K's) connected me to your blog. I just had to check you out when I found out that you are naming your little girl Mabry.
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I have an (almost) 2-year-old named Mabry Grace Oakes. We picked her last name because it is my college roommate (and one of my closest friend's) last name. Well, technically married name. I wouldn't ever dare name a child Orzechowski. Ha ha!
I just love the name. Can't wait to keep in touch with you and see your little Mabry.
This might just be a normal boy thing! Jackson just turned 2 and he is the same way! All boy. we have to work constantly on boundaries and by the end of the day I am totally worn out from redirecting. He has a zillion toys but his curiosity for all things electronic and climbing is more enticing. I try to engage him in activities that allow him to "work"- like loading books into his wagon, or getting lots of physical activity, or doing stickers- this works the fine motor skills and occupies for longer than pushing buttons! I actually buy smaller stickers so he has to work to get them off and push them down onto paper. He would probably need your help with this! I find if his physical needs are met we sometime have less hunting for things to get into. Honestly, I am in the middle of this too so whatever advice you come across you will have to share! It's exhausting..esp being pregnant!
ReplyDeleteKristen
Best thing you can do for Micha is treat him just like you would your other kids. You adopted him to be apart of your family and to me that does not mean he deserves to get a way with things that the other kids do not.
ReplyDeleteIf you do not start NOW then when he gets older he is going to walk all over you. You also risk your other kids in resenting you for making them behave but not Micha.
This is something you really need to think about!
Hi Amy,
ReplyDeleteWe were one of Micah's (Pavel's) prayer warriors! We are so happy he is home. Our special kid, Colten, is just over 3 years old and he sounds just like Micah (and looks alot like him). The weird thing is he knows he's not supposed to touch whatever button or climb on top of the table, but he just can't seem to make himself not do it. It's not that he does those things defiantly, its just not possible for him not to do them. He even sits down before he turns around to see us coming for him because he knows there is a consequence. Consistent teaching and consequences with lots of patience!