1. They've learned to say "no." Luckily, they say it pretty cutely but use the word quite liberally. I'm fairly certain they don't really mean "no" half the time they use it. If I ask if they want some water and set the cup next to them, they'll say "no" but grab it a few seconds later. Dash has especially embraced the idea, often answering me while I'm in mid-question. But like I said, they say it in such an adorable way- very lilting, scrunching their nose slightly and turning their head aside- that I can't help but smile to myself. Still, things take much longer now that I have to convince them.
2. I can't prevent Dash from having potty accidents in his high chair. Probably a good third of his meals end with wetness. We always use the potty right before we eat, remind him to tell me if he needs to go,
I even try to keep them from having liquids for a bit before meal time, but it still happens. My current tactic is to be crazy mega thrilled after each dry mealtime. Any other ideas?
3. I can't keep Liam from pinching and biting his brother (and his parents, less often). Any time he's the slightest bit frustrated with Dash, he's ready to inflict pain. He even does it when everything's hunky dory between them, Dash is just nearby and Liam felt like doing it. Liam usually looks pretty pleased with himself after doing it and the time outs don't seem to deter the behavior. He does give Dash a kiss after but he's ready to hurt him again in a couple minutes. I hope it just fades out soon- Dash began the "being mean" phase, then Liam began as well, then Dash stopped. Hopefully Liam will, too? Any ideas?
4. They sure insist on being carried everywhere. This really isn't that bad except I get tired so easily. And it's a sign of some extra strong clinginess. They've been having a hard time being left in nursery lately, particularly Dash. They just like to have mom or dad around at all times.
Good thing they do lots of cute, sweet, funny, wonderful things that absolutely outweigh those unfortunate things.
When L first started saying "no", it was like it was the only word he knew because he used it ALLLLLLL the time. Luckily the use has diminished with time, but it's definitely still part of the vocab. He has also developed quite the little temper and if anything makes him mad or upset, he will hit and scratch. I always just hold his hands and say "No we don't do that, it's not nice. It hurts and we want to be soft." Or something along those lines. I'm hoping it finally clicks...let me know if you figure something out!
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