QOTW #29

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1. When you see a man and woman walking together, do you automatically see them as ‘a couple’?
:: Nope…unless it’s pretty obvious as they are holding hands or doing PDA. :)

2. Is it always okay to walk along minding your own business, not bothering anyone?
:: Yes. I don’t like nosy people like those commenting about other’s people’s weight, or asking you if you are using the best acne treatments or why you are still single or childless. It’s just too annoying.

3. Which foods that you believe are bad for you that you stubbornly refuse to stop eating?
:: COKE!!!! I wanted to quit but it’s too irresistable especially on a hot day.

4. How would you handle these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights?
::Rainy day – stay at home and cuddle with my boys
Lost luggage – Find it. If not, then forget it.
Tangle Christmas Tree Lights – Have my hubby fix it. hehehehe

5. Do you easily adopt habits or phrases from the people around you?
:: Yes. :)

6. What do you think of this situation?
~ In a checkout line at a store, someone is angrily yelling at the cashier because she’s waiting for minutes already. A long line of people are behind them with no other checkout line available. Does the angry person have a right to be yelling?
:: Nope there are better ways of dealing with this situation rather than yell. :) I’ve always admired people who still shows grace under not so good circumstances.

7.How often are you greeted by strangers in a friendly manner while walking around in public?
:: A lot. Maybe people find my face friendly too. :)

8. What do you think of Crocs?
:: They’re great and comfy. My sis in law Vivian recently gave me an Alice and I love it.

9. How long does it take you to get ready to go out?
:: An hour. It’s not easy to prepare when you have a kid.

10. What kind of accent do you find attractive?
:: French!!!! It’s sounds sexy. hehehehe

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Dealing with Rigidity

This article from BabyCenter hit the nail in its head.

Again! Again!” The Teletubbies have this mantra for a reason: A hallmark of this age is repetition. Your little one may want to eat the same things again and again, wear the same clothes day after day, or do things in the exact same order. Remember that he’s trying to make sense of the world, and keeping certain things unvarying is his way of exercising a little control in all the hubbub of life. Rituals provide comfort.

That said, rigidity can get a little hard to live with. Indulge such behaviors when it’s really not a big deal. But if your preschooler’s demand is unreasonable or inappropriate (wanting to watch TV during dinner, ordering a guest to get out of “Daddy’s chair”), refuse calmly but firmly. You might trigger a tantrum, but ultimately you’re the boss.

Our little boy is exhibiting the same behavior for this past few months. Like last time when he saw our visitor wore my slippers, he demanded that I take it back. It was very embarrassing because he threw a tantrum when I told him that our visitor is just borrowing it and will return afterwards. I have to bring him upstairs to calm him down.

Then last night, I gave him his vitamins but he refused. He saw that it is different from what he is used too. Sana di na lang ako bumili ng ibang brand. He threw a fit and even puked when I forced it on his mouth. Ano kayang gagawin ko dun sa vitamins nya? I have to revert back to the old brand kasi yun lang ang i-te-take nya.

Haaaay kids! :)

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