Comments on: Tips for visiting toddlers http://whatablogger.com/2009/11/04/tips-for-visiting-toddlers/ Brent Spore's little blog Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:24:26 -0600 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Grandma Carol Ann http://whatablogger.com/2009/11/04/tips-for-visiting-toddlers/comment-page-1/#comment-166 Grandma Carol Ann Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:03:04 +0000 http://whatablogger.com/?p=202#comment-166 Loves your list. Can hardly wait to see Cadie again! Loves your list. Can hardly wait to see Cadie again!

]]> By: Elise http://whatablogger.com/2009/11/04/tips-for-visiting-toddlers/comment-page-1/#comment-148 Elise Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:33:48 +0000 http://whatablogger.com/?p=202#comment-148 Thank you so much! And please share my thanks with your friend Barb. My son is 27--it's been a long time since I've had a little one in the house. Fortunately, my granddaughter's mom will be here with her the entire time, but I don't want her to have to pack the world, and it's always good to be prepared. :-) Thank you so much! And please share my thanks with your friend Barb.

My son is 27–it’s been a long time since I’ve had a little one in the house. Fortunately, my granddaughter’s mom will be here with her the entire time, but I don’t want her to have to pack the world, and it’s always good to be prepared. :-)

]]> By: Brent http://whatablogger.com/2009/11/04/tips-for-visiting-toddlers/comment-page-1/#comment-135 Brent Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:13:11 +0000 http://whatablogger.com/?p=202#comment-135 From my friend Barb on Facebook: 1. Smile and nod. Prepare for charades. Depending upon the age and speech clarity of the child, you probably won’t understand 80% of what is said. So be prepared to smile, nod, and play the “show me” game. Especially if they’re talking about something outside the room. Who KNOWS how many times you can flush a toilet in 10 seconds?? And Mommy probably wouldn’t like them to have the ice cream they just found hidden in the back corner of the freezer. 2. Work out for at least 2 weeks prior to visit. This child has not been alive that long, so the bones and muscles have not worn out yet (like some of yours). a.Stretch out those leg muscles – prepare to run, (chasing or being chased) and sit in weird positions on the floor. Just be sure someone is available to help you off the floor later. b.Build up the arms. It’s amazing how much 30 pounds can actually weigh when it’s excited or wiggling or doesn’t really want to be buckled into the car seat. c.Tone those abs. Same 30 pounds feels like 300 when it’s standing on your stomach and decides to do a split jump and land on its backside. 3. Stimulate your imagination and study, study, study. You will be called upon to answer such questions as: a. Why is the sky blue? b. Why is your hair that color? c. Where do birds fly to? d. Why does the dog eat poop? 4. Be prepared to memorize at least one movie/dvd/tv show. If variety is the spice of life, the average toddler is not interested in spicing up their life. Consistency, repetitive viewing, and downright monotony are key! 5. If you don’t already know how, learn to fall asleep in an instant, take 3 second naps, and sleep with your eyes open. Don’t ask . . . just trust me on this. 6. Get ready for lots of sticky hugs, slobbery kisses, and more love than you’ve felt in ages! TODDLERS ARE THE BEST! From my friend Barb on Facebook:

1. Smile and nod. Prepare for charades.
Depending upon the age and speech clarity of the child, you probably won’t understand 80% of what is said. So be prepared to smile, nod, and play the “show me” game. Especially if they’re talking about something outside the room. Who KNOWS how many times you can flush a toilet in 10 seconds?? And Mommy probably wouldn’t like them to have the ice cream they just found hidden in the back corner of the freezer.

2. Work out for at least 2 weeks prior to visit.
This child has not been alive that long, so the bones and muscles have not worn out yet (like some of yours).
a.Stretch out those leg muscles – prepare to run, (chasing or being chased) and sit in weird positions on the floor. Just be sure someone is available to help you off the floor later.
b.Build up the arms. It’s amazing how much 30 pounds can actually weigh when it’s excited or wiggling or doesn’t really want to be buckled into the car seat.
c.Tone those abs. Same 30 pounds feels like 300 when it’s standing on your stomach and decides to do a split jump and land on its backside.

3. Stimulate your imagination and study, study, study.
You will be called upon to answer such questions as:
a. Why is the sky blue?
b. Why is your hair that color?
c. Where do birds fly to?
d. Why does the dog eat poop?

4. Be prepared to memorize at least one movie/dvd/tv show. If variety is the spice of life, the average toddler is not interested in spicing up their life. Consistency, repetitive viewing, and downright monotony are key!

5. If you don’t already know how, learn to fall asleep in an instant, take 3 second naps, and sleep with your eyes open. Don’t ask . . . just trust me on this.

6. Get ready for lots of sticky hugs, slobbery kisses, and more love than you’ve felt in ages!

TODDLERS ARE THE BEST!

]]> By: Gramma Spore http://whatablogger.com/2009/11/04/tips-for-visiting-toddlers/comment-page-1/#comment-134 Gramma Spore Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:11:55 +0000 http://whatablogger.com/?p=202#comment-134 I love, love this article. A gramma always wants to know what will entertain the babes when visiting. Good suggestions, but since we don't see her very often maybe update if you are coming up or we are coming down. Love Gramma S I love, love this article. A gramma always wants to know what will entertain the babes when visiting. Good suggestions, but since we don’t see her very often maybe update if you are coming up or we are coming down.

Love Gramma S

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