When K's dad brought him over on Monday for me to watch him for around 5 hours, he was already crying, snot dripping down his nose, tears down his cheeks and noisy blubbery/complaining. Elsa, who had slept until he came into the house woke up and was a cheerful as can be. He pitched a fit almost immediately. No big deal, I thought to myself, a baby can't cry for that long. An hour later, I was thinking quite differently. I tried everything, I tried being nice, being firm, threatening with Time Out (which I don't even know how to do), reading, listening to music, singing songs, snacks and even watching movies, but nothing helps.
While K was in the corner, I looked at Elsa and pointed to the other baby
"Elsa, K's being naughty. That's bad." I said, not wanting any of his poor attitude to rub off on my sweet niece.
She looked up at me and for a second looked like I had scolded her, but then she smiled and pointed at K and with a low voice said
"Naughty." Just like I had said it. It made me laugh.
Elsa played perfectly through the entire thing, she didn't seem fazed at all by all the crying. So Little K got picked up early... Let's just say,I got paid extra for those two long hours...
The rest of the week I haven't had to watch the second baby and so the week has felt like an extended break in a lot of ways. Elsa has a good routine, she is sweet and obedient, falls asleep quickly and loves reading to herself. I have had a chance to workout during naps, do dishes while she plays and write thank you notes for gifts, so it has been a productive week so far.
I would appreciate prayer that I could manage this other kid. I really want it to work out, so if I come to mind... :-)
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