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2.5 yr old boy up for adoption

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Latest post on 05 February 2011 - 12:29

Bl00dy DS SCREECHED for half hour because he wanted juice from one of the vending machines that wasn't working. :\:

Free to a good home.

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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 20:28
Pentel I have a kitten and a 21 mtg DD you can have. The kitten is a delight and DD is very 'challenging' she love the kitten esp when she can get hold of her and carry her around with one arm under her tummy and the other around her throat! edited by AndreaA on 06/02/2011 I've got this to come.. and I've warned the kitty in our house that the funny kicky baby on the floor will soon be dragging her around by her tail and loving her to death!
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 20:15
Pentel I have a kitten and a 21 mtg DD you can have. The kitten is a delight and DD is very 'challenging' she love the kitten esp when she can get hold of her and carry her around with one arm under her tummy and the other around her throat! edited by AndreaA on 06/02/2011 ahh, the classic headlock! DD doesn't have a kitten... she has a younger brother who does the trick just nicely! My DD has an older brother and she also likes to give him what for! :-) As for the kitten she is exceptionally good with DDs torture but love to bite me at every opportunity.
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 21:40
Pentel I have a kitten and a 21 mtg DD you can have. The kitten is a delight and DD is very 'challenging' she love the kitten esp when she can get hold of her and carry her around with one arm under her tummy and the other around her throat! edited by AndreaA on 06/02/2011 ahh, the classic headlock! DD doesn't have a kitten... she has a younger brother who does the trick just nicely!
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 21:11
Pentel I have a kitten and a 21 mtg DD you can have. The kitten is a delight and DD is very 'challenging' she love the kitten esp when she can get hold of her and carry her around with one arm under her tummy and the other around her throat! <em>edited by AndreaA on 06/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 16:38
Hiccup... why didn't you start this thread 8 months back when I was NOT pregnant? :( edited by stovetop on 06/02/2011 were u very well behaved child stovetop?? :D :D ;) i was the naughtiest in the family.. so i am expecting i will get back from my DS what i did to my parents!! o, mercy!! I was rebellious, temperamental & high maintenance as a child! Mum always cursed me that pay back will be sweet one day! Alas, I have my own daughter now, and payback is definitely in her court now! And DD is only 9 weeks old...oh dear :/: edited by plumie on 06/02/2011 I was apparently a supermarket tantrummer... but my dear mother conceded that I "was bad, but never like [DD'>" Hmm... genetics, hey?!
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 15:11
Hiccup... why didn't you start this thread 8 months back when I was NOT pregnant? :( edited by stovetop on 06/02/2011 were u very well behaved child stovetop?? :D :D ;) i was the naughtiest in the family.. so i am expecting i will get back from my DS what i did to my parents!! o, mercy!! I was rebellious, temperamental & high maintenance as a child! Mum always cursed me that pay back will be sweet one day! Alas, I have my own daughter now, and payback is definitely in her court now! And DD is only 9 weeks old...oh dear :/: <em>edited by plumie on 06/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 14:34
were u very well behaved child stovetop?? :D :D ;) i was the naughtiest in the family.. so i am expecting i will get back from my DS what i did to my parents!! o, mercy!! At least I was a good sleeper! :D Will DD get that from me?
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 13:27
Hiccup... why didn't you start this thread 8 months back when I was NOT pregnant? :( edited by stovetop on 06/02/2011 were u very well behaved child stovetop?? :D :D ;) i was the naughtiest in the family.. so i am expecting i will get back from my DS what i did to my parents!! o, mercy!!
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 13:26
Been there typed that many many times, amazing how frustrating these little people can make us......good news is things do get better a word of advice always mean what you say, stick to your guns be the adult, take charge and NEVER EVER give in...... I have one question... [i'>[b'>WHEN?![/b'>[/i'> DD started tantrumming when she was 13 months old and is still going strong at 3yrs 4 months. I never give in to them and yet, despite being a bright little thing, it just hasn't sunk in that throwing a wobbly doesn't get her what she wants... ... and now DS has started his protests too... /cry Each child is different; I never had one throw things, actually throw an item maybe hold with the intent to throw but a stern “Clint Eastwood” glare, a pointed finger and a count of five takes care of that. We don’t have naughty mats or chairs but we do have time outs, basically the child has to sit in his or her room alone “chill out” time, if we are out then “chill out” is when we get home, tantrums in malls are totally ignored mom just walks away and keeps an eye the child from a distance, that was many years ago my kids are past that age.
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 13:14
DD has just started screaming for things when they are taken away from her. We usually give in. I think we are creating a terror!
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 13:11
I have a friend at home with two of the best behaved, most lovely mannered little boys ever. My DS is going for an extended stay at Auntie Sonia's School of Discipline when the tantrums start. One of my favourite sayings of hers is, "He is eleven months old [change age as appropriate'>, he is not winning".
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 13:09
hey, DD managed to convince 3 people to leave the bus with her screaming the other day. I committed the terrible sin of not letting her sit at the back on her own (where there happened to be a solitary bloke). Love it! So funny that we spend all of our waking time protecting them from dangerous situations!
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 13:06
Hiccup... why didn't you start this thread 8 months back when I was NOT pregnant? :( edited by stovetop on 06/02/2011 Come on we can’t be the only ones having all the fun...:)
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 13:04
Been there typed that many many times, amazing how frustrating these little people can make us......good news is things do get better a word of advice always mean what you say, stick to your guns be the adult, take charge and NEVER EVER give in...... That is so much easier said than done! At times I feel I'm such a **** mother cause I give in to DD so easily. I have this guilt thing that cause I work and can't spend as much time as I would like with her I just want to make her happy all the time but I know deep down I'll just end up creating a brat! It’s not really, by giving in to tantrums you are not making up for anything besides what is there to make up for, I’m a stay at home mom and have loads of quilt its illogical when you think about it, but unfortunately quilt and motherhood (for some woman) go hand in hand. You can make her happy, giving IN is not making her happy I'm sure you know that.
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 12:35
Hiccup... why didn't you start this thread 8 months back when I was NOT pregnant? :( <em>edited by stovetop on 06/02/2011</em>
Hello.Again.Kitty
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 12:19
The CHILD Disorder by Jan Hunt and Naomi Aldort After close observation of their own children, with a combined age of 61 years, observations of many other children in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Israel, Greece, Italy, Swiss, France, Holland, Belgium, England, Scotland, and the Bahamas, and numerous reports throughout recorded history, the authors have determined that a widely-distributed behavioral disorder has somehow been overlooked by psychiatrists. They have labeled this disorder "CHILD"1. Just like "ADD", "ADHD", and "Asperger's Syndrome", CHILD is not based on any medical evidence or test whatsoever, but it should nonetheless be a useful diagnosis for mental health professionals, school administrators, and parents. Symptoms Stage 1: cries when left alone at night cries when put into car seat cries when being diapered or dressed cries when hurt naps too long (or) does not nap long enough potty-training does not go smoothly poor hand-eye coordination fussy when teething clingy during times of family stress dribbling Stage 2: tantrums when frustrated incoherent babbling climbs onto dangerous areas enters roads without looking fussy when hungry insists on favorite cup at meals refuses all vegetables clingy following a parent's return from a trip clingy following a move clingy following birth of sibling clumsiness with frequent dropping and spilling continues unwanted behavior even when told to stop punishment doesn't work Stage 3: sudden unexpected movements irrational fears that don't respond to logic funny noises, sudden shrieks, inappropriate giggling talks to dolls and stuffed animals may have imaginary playmates fidgets when bored; unable to sit still runs and climbs; always on the go insists on wearing favorite clothing does not come promptly when called tells silly jokes embarrasses parents in public interrupts when parent is on the telephone grumpy when tired angry when losing a game dawdles when hurried fights with siblings insists on own way of doing things punishment doesn't work Stage 4: prefers playing to doing chores stammers when nervous doesn't listen to reason selectively forgetful talks excessively (or) does not talk enough ignores direct questions sudden, energetic behavior self-centered, egocentric behavior walks away when parent lectures sullen when mistrusted forgets to say "please" and "thank you" despite repeated reminders grumpy when ill resists structured teaching; prefers own way of learning punishment doesn't work Etiology The causes of this disorder are not yet clear, but the authors suspect that the primary cause is premature birth, i.e. birth prior to age 20. This is probably inevitable, as a 20-year gestation would be stressful for the human female. Prevention This disorder is not preventable; it appears to be universal among low-age populations. I have one at stage one and one at stage 2....so much more to look forward to.... I think I still tick most of the Stage 4 boxes! What age does that go up to... 60?!
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 11:53
The CHILD Disorder by Jan Hunt and Naomi Aldort After close observation of their own children, with a combined age of 61 years, observations of many other children in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Israel, Greece, Italy, Swiss, France, Holland, Belgium, England, Scotland, and the Bahamas, and numerous reports throughout recorded history, the authors have determined that a widely-distributed behavioral disorder has somehow been overlooked by psychiatrists. They have labeled this disorder "CHILD"1. Just like "ADD", "ADHD", and "Asperger's Syndrome", CHILD is not based on any medical evidence or test whatsoever, but it should nonetheless be a useful diagnosis for mental health professionals, school administrators, and parents. Symptoms Stage 1: cries when left alone at night cries when put into car seat cries when being diapered or dressed cries when hurt naps too long (or) does not nap long enough potty-training does not go smoothly poor hand-eye coordination fussy when teething clingy during times of family stress dribbling Stage 2: tantrums when frustrated incoherent babbling climbs onto dangerous areas enters roads without looking fussy when hungry insists on favorite cup at meals refuses all vegetables clingy following a parent's return from a trip clingy following a move clingy following birth of sibling clumsiness with frequent dropping and spilling continues unwanted behavior even when told to stop punishment doesn't work Stage 3: sudden unexpected movements irrational fears that don't respond to logic funny noises, sudden shrieks, inappropriate giggling talks to dolls and stuffed animals may have imaginary playmates fidgets when bored; unable to sit still runs and climbs; always on the go insists on wearing favorite clothing does not come promptly when called tells silly jokes embarrasses parents in public interrupts when parent is on the telephone grumpy when tired angry when losing a game dawdles when hurried fights with siblings insists on own way of doing things punishment doesn't work Stage 4: prefers playing to doing chores stammers when nervous doesn't listen to reason selectively forgetful talks excessively (or) does not talk enough ignores direct questions sudden, energetic behavior self-centered, egocentric behavior walks away when parent lectures sullen when mistrusted forgets to say "please" and "thank you" despite repeated reminders grumpy when ill resists structured teaching; prefers own way of learning punishment doesn't work Etiology The causes of this disorder are not yet clear, but the authors suspect that the primary cause is premature birth, i.e. birth prior to age 20. This is probably inevitable, as a 20-year gestation would be stressful for the human female. Prevention This disorder is not preventable; it appears to be universal among low-age populations. I have one at stage one and one at stage 2....so much more to look forward to....
Hello.Again.Kitty
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 11:29
Bianca, you telling me that I have to put with my DD's tantrums until she is 6!!!I might as well die....but I get the point how every child is different. My DD1 started having tantrums(non-stop crying) from the day she was born and hasn't stopped since. My DD2 is such an angel, slept through the night from 4 weeks til 4 months, then had a bit of relapse, but still a sweet little pie (touch wood). I was the same mum to them, so can't be my parenting. It's just the kids. "Just" crying isn't a tantrum. Your newborn wasn't having a tantrum. Tantrums are a developmental thing - expressions of emotions that they can't control nor express maturely, that's why they kick in when the child is mature enough to realise things like object permanence, the interaction between themselves and others and their own personality, frustrations and how emotions are situational.
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 11:07
Bianca, you telling me that I have to put with my DD's tantrums until she is 6!!!I might as well die....but I get the point how every child is different. My DD1 started having tantrums(non-stop crying) from the day she was born and hasn't stopped since. My DD2 is such an angel, slept through the night from 4 weeks til 4 months, then had a bit of relapse, but still a sweet little pie (touch wood). I was the same mum to them, so can't be my parenting. It's just the kids.
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 09:19
Let me tell you guys; it's NOT your fault! It's the child's character. I have 4; 2 of them have been really good (number 1 and 3), never any tantrums, always listening. Number 2 though has driven me bananas from 18 months up to 5 1/2 years! That's 4 years!!! And I have been the same mummy to all of them. She is almost 6 now and she has changed a lot. Is really trying to be nice (although not succeeding all the time yet). Number 4 is 9 months old now and very sweet, although starting to pinch and bite now and laughing her eyes out when you scream 'OUCH'. Not ready yet to find out which way she will go...
Hello.Again.Kitty
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 09:05
Been there typed that many many times, amazing how frustrating these little people can make us......good news is things do get better a word of advice always mean what you say, stick to your guns be the adult, take charge and NEVER EVER give in...... I have one question... [i'>[b'>WHEN?![/b'>[/i'> DD started tantrumming when she was 13 months old and is still going strong at 3yrs 4 months. I never give in to them and yet, despite being a bright little thing, it just hasn't sunk in that throwing a wobbly doesn't get her what she wants... ... and now DS has started his protests too... /cry
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 00:02
You ladies have just ruined my dream of having that perfectly well-behaved, lovely-mannered child :( Who has those? I don't! People look at me as if I am torturing my child when I leave him to screech without mercy! Errrrr.... People I am the tortured here not that little brat!
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Latest post on 05 February 2011 - 23:48
You ladies have just ruined my dream of having that perfectly well-behaved, lovely-mannered child :( Who has those?
hiccup
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Latest post on 05 February 2011 - 23:46
Babies are better any day!!! My 2 month old is a sweetheart! Drinks and sleeps with little play time :) DS 1 is driving me nuts though! Another instance where DS cried non stop for half hour ... He wanted only RED color bubble gum from the 1dh vending machines you see in malls. :/: And leshell I know exactly what you go through! These little children have a mind of their own!!
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Latest post on 05 February 2011 - 23:43
Been there typed that many many times, amazing how frustrating these little people can make us......good news is things do get better a word of advice always mean what you say, stick to your guns be the adult, take charge and NEVER EVER give in...... That is so much easier said than done! At times I feel I'm such a **** mother cause I give in to DD so easily. I have this guilt thing that cause I work and can't spend as much time as I would like with her I just want to make her happy all the time but I know deep down I'll just end up creating a brat!
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Latest post on 05 February 2011 - 23:13
Been there typed that many many times, amazing how frustrating these little people can make us......good news is things do get better a word of advice always mean what you say, stick to your guns be the adult, take charge and NEVER EVER give in......
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Latest post on 05 February 2011 - 23:07
hey, DD managed to convince 3 people to leave the bus with her screaming the other day. I committed the terrible sin of not letting her sit at the back on her own (where there happened to be a solitary bloke). I love having confident and assertive children, but please... not quite [i'>that[/i'> assertive!
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Latest post on 05 February 2011 - 22:43
Haha sorry that was funny, there are little &^^% sometimes aren't they, how's your Dec baby? :) I swear the babies are better behaved than the older siblings ;) SO agree! My 3 year old is driving me bonkers while my 3 month old is such a pleasure. All smiles and coos! Does he HAVE to grow up too??? Lol I couldn't agree more too. My lil one is 13 months and is still a much easier baby than my older one. I feel sorry for my poor baby. She hardly gets the attention the older one got (and still gets!!!!). Never want the baby to grow up...we still call her "the baby".
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Latest post on 05 February 2011 - 19:25
Hiccup i hear ya, today we thought we would try and take DD1 who is 2.5year to her first movie at the cinema's/ She does well at home watching a movie so thought why not make a special trip. She started well for about half an hour, then wanted to change seats ect. Not a drama indulged that, then she started walking up and down the stairs. I took her outside and said did she want to go home? (nicely) If she wasnt interested in the movie ect. No, i want to see the movie i will sit properly ect. 15mins later and a mad dash again up the stairs we decided to leave. Meltdown that lasted 30mins with all the staff outside the cinema looking at us horrified. Perhaps it was a little too soon? I feel your pain..... X I also have a December bub. :)
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Latest post on 05 February 2011 - 18:48
Haha sorry that was funny, there are little &^^% sometimes aren't they, how's your Dec baby? :) I swear the babies are better behaved than the older siblings ;) SO agree! My 3 year old is driving me bonkers while my 3 month old is such a pleasure. All smiles and coos! Does he HAVE to grow up too??? Lol
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