Recently I had to make the brave decision to cut out the TV from our daily routine -- completely. I had to cut the TV because LL was becoming such a junkie I noticed he was no longer playing with his toys or reading his books. He was just sitting there on the couch doing nothing. I hate that. Also, I needed leverage. LL started pooping his pants again, and I needed to make it hurt when that happened. So I said no TV or iPhone's until he pooped in the toilet like a normal person and NOT in the bathtub! Well, we went 4 full days with no TV (and subsequently no poop either).
The first day was complete chaos. He didn't know what to do with himself and totally destroyed the house, being more destructive, digging, and curious than usual. He poured a new bottle of hand soap onto the couches and unrolled like a quarter of the toilet paper into the toilet. Everything was taken from it's baskets and all my utensils from the kitchen drawers. I was never so happy for my husband to arrive home from work.
Each day became gradually better, and he re-learned how to entertain himself. Then when I had all but given up hope - he pooped, in the toilet. True to my word, I gave him TV privileges again but decided we had made such nice changes, that I would greatly limit the amount he took in. Let's face it, in 3 months he's going to be watching LOADS of TV once his brother arrives.
So instead, we read, we color, play outside with the blowing bubbles, ride bikes, and play at the park. One thing we really enjoy is dancing. LL loves to "get down" and has a whole set of moves that greatly resembles break dancing. So yesterday as he danced in the kitchen, I yelled out, 'Go Leonard, it's your birthday'.
Later on as he was playing in the bathtub, Leo my husband was keeping an eye on him and hears, 'Go Leonard, it's your birthday' from the bathtub and sees LL happily singing to himself. He yells this down to me and I had to laugh because I literally said it ONE time. This guy picks up everything.
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So cute! You are a brave woman, but I can see how it was necessary. Jonathan's ability to entertain himself has been SO useful with this new baby around. But, then again, so has his love of movies ;)
He is adorable! I agree wth Lisa, you are a brave woman! :)
Great job mom! You're so good at what you do :) You are gonna be so great when you finally settle in with your 2nd bundle of joy <3
FINALLY a POST! ENJOYED IT IMMENSELY. It's interesting how kids have their own natural qualities & I love that dancing is one of them! I noticed early on that he has rhythm. Good Luck with the next few months Momma Bear.
This is awesome. Good work, Liz. TV is such a time and energy suck, and it's really cool that you were brave wean him off it.
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