My kids don’t have a lot of restrictions placed on them in terms of playtime.
I mean, the Two are 20 months and Roo is newly 3. I’m not sure there’s much in the way of restricting play that could teach them a whole lot.
If I don’t want them to get into something, it is placed out of reach.
Either shelves, closed doors and draws and/or security gates protect what needs protecting from the tsunami that is three small children.
I lack the time and energy to follow all three kids around saying “no” gently and explaining why everything is not to be touched.
They have only a few rules:
- Be kind to one another. No hitting, kicking, pushing, pulling, snatching or scratching. Share within reason.
- All climbing will be monitored. If you are found climbing without supervision there will be consequences.
- One child at a time in the toilet.
- Outside toys outside, inside toys inside. Under NO circumstances are you to bring those trikes into my house!!!!
Sometimes, when there is screaming, crying and frustration coming at me from all three corners, wailing for the destruction of my sanity, it’s best to surprise them and hope it shocks them into good behaviour.
It worked.
Dear Weather,
Get Well Soon,
Love Daisy.
When I move into your pantry, I’m bringing my trike too.
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I’ve got one of those red crazy coupe cars I can bring, but Loz you’ll have to move over to make room for me.
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Nice! We will have an entire garage at this rate!
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Fantastic idea Loz!! Ninja will need a place to rest her cute patooty!
Ha ha ha! That is so cute!
I hope you’re all feeling better.
xxx
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Thanks Nat, we are now xx
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Hahahaha Oh I so remember doing that!
I agree Weather, get well soon!
Daisy, I hope sanity returned for you. Mine is still MIA lol
xxx
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Thanks love, I am still recovering – I think the mind is always the last thing to heal ;P
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Hee hee.
I can picture their precious little faces – and the confusion!!
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Oh Shar, you should have seen their faces!!!
Your kids are like, “Score!”
I have no wheels, but am totally open to skidding on your floors in my socks.
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Noice, we haven’t given that one a go yet!!!
Come and move in with me. The weather is grand! After Baby J’s birthday, I just about have a trike for everyone! xx
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Happy birthday Baby J!! Haha! Yes, we got all our trikes from birthday celebrations as well!
what a gorgeous little pair! When they are not getting up to too much mischief! hehe..
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Haha! Tahlia they are ALWAYS up to mischief! I think they think it’s a part of their charm!
Love it, such a fun idea
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Hi Weather, get well soon…I love your ideas how the kids will know their limitations. Maybe I should do this trick to my own kids. Thanks for sharing…
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Hi Daisy, funny post, loved it
Was lovely to meet you the other morning(Gemmas mum) and getting to cuddle…oscar? dang i bet I have this wrong lol
I’m off to have a good read..an I imagine a good giggle, in your blog, come over and say Hi ,mines a bit higgeldy , bit of everything. I should go make a post really…I am such a procrastinator………
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Hi Bernadette! Thanks for stopping by! Yep, Osky was your little mate!
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