Comments on: TwinkleToes’ Bedroom

By: Shellie

Shellie — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:03:34 +0000

That was so funny! Unfortunatley you gave me a glimpse into my own future. My 2.5 y.o. sounds a lot like TT. Flashlight and books already, what next? Looking into a camera and monitor tomorrow.

By: littleperson647

littleperson647 — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:54:06 +0000

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By: glassmaker

glassmaker — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:57:42 +0000

When I read RQ’s synopsis of TT’s bedroom and what all she has done I couldn’t help but visualize a great children’s book being made from her descriptions (which were awesome) about a little girl’s new bedroom. What a smart little cookie TT is!

By: worththewait

worththewait — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:56:08 +0000

We are so there too! (well x2).

Nap is by far the worst and we found all of their baskets emptied of clothes and them using them as a drum set last week! (instead of a dresser we have an open shelving system with easy to move baskets that they can easily access — big mistake :-)

The fire drills are a great idea, but I just wanted to remind everyone that firemen come when there are accidents too. My really good friend was recently t-boned by a guy who ran a red light at 55 mph. He was with his 4 year old daughter who was uninjured during the crash. My friend was knocked out and his daughter was pulled out of the car by firemen in full gear (minus the breathing stuff). She was very scared. Ever since this, we’ve been making a big deal about fire trucks and how firemen are helpers just in case.

BTW.. my friend was ok and though he had some internal injuries he didn’t require surgery. He’s now very indebted to his car manufacturer and swears by their great engineering. (its a very common Japanese manufacturer — hybrid sedan)

By: June

June — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:38:55 +0000

RQ,

I was ROTFLMAO at TT’s antics too!.

We have had some similar goings on, for instance last night, even though the kiddie gate was in place at her door,
she put many of her stuffed animals over the gate and onto the floor outside of the room. She also deposited some of her socks and tights in a row against the gate. said she was setting up her store.

The funny part is that the gate is just leaning against the door frame, it’s not locked. She knocks and taps on it to get our attention, so she knows that it gives, and she could easily move it aside or knock it over. I guess this is some progress, since she understands that she is not to leave her room, but then the ‘games’ begin!

TT was very clever to turn the camera towards the wall, and I love how GG clued her in to Mommy and Daddy’s surveillance system.

To do list: practic fire drill! Thank you!

By: June

June — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:26:23 +0000

Hi Hoosier Baby,
re: transition to toddler bed, if she is not attempting to climb or jump out of the crib, don’t do it! We made the switch after 3 vaults over the side of the crib, at approx 2.3 years of age, and our now almost 3.5 year old is a mess at bedtime. The bedtime drama escalated gradually and then suddenly, to Orange, (to borrow from the TSA alert system). We are trying all the recommended techniques, and all I can say is our DD is one persistent (to put a positive spin on this) little girl.

We have arrived in the terrible 3′s, which started a bit before she was 3, and it has been challenging. My paternal grandmother had 7 children, and I have no idea how she ever managed it! I wish she were still here so I could ask her : ) !

Anyway, just from our experience, I wouldn’t rush it. just my 2 and a half cents.

June

By: jbelchak

jbelchak — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:17:32 +0000

My 4 yr old, going on 5, has been mischievious at bedtime ever since getting her bed 2 years ago. If she’s had a nap of some sort, it’s even worse. I usually let her play it out for a short time, then tow the line. Last night she yelled “I’m scared”. We’ve found that this usually means “I don’t want to go to sleep”. Next I heard her singing “Believe” from Barbie’s Diamond Castle, and before I knew it, she was asleep.

By: YR

YR — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:03:02 +0000

What a kid RQ! Her antics made me laugh, DH too. And Little Miss GG is holding her own too. Imagine telling her sister about the camera and all? Good sister, good sister.

By: nancyclod

nancyclod — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:34:45 +0000

Absolutely hilarious! Can’t wait until it’s my turn!

nancy
3.14.06

By: Polly

Polly — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:22:33 +0000

Glad to know that someone else’s child does this! I have put my 3 yr old daughter to bed in her pjs and with 1 toy only to check on her a few hours later and discover:
1. Her complete My little Pony collection surrounding her.
2. Various dress-ups on over her pajamas
3. Her totally naked (before she was potty trained)
4. Various book open like she has been reading them (How, when there is no light in her room?)
5. A picnic for her teddys all set up at the end of her bed
6. A different blanket to the one I tucked in.
7. Her asleep upside down, side ways or on the floor
8. The entire contents of her wash basket in bed with her (yuck!)
What gets me is how my usually noisy, clumsy daughter manages to do all this in complete silence! I have thought about getting a moniter but fear it might drive me completely insane.