This week's SN Blog Hop's topic is our child's accomplishments: "This week it’s about turning all the frustrations and negativeness into something positive. What is a recent accomplishment that your child has made?"
I would have to say that the most noteworthy accomplishment of late has been Child 1's independence. I remember wondering if a day would ever come where he could do things for himself. The basics, like buttoning his pants or wiping his own butt. But lately, he's wanted to do everything completely on his own. The problem, though, is that he does them really badly, which is fine, it's all a life lesson, but when we're talking about butt wiping, that's kind of an area you want to be good at. But he won't even let me help him. I say "PLEASE can I help you wipe your butt?" Seriously. I said that exact thing just last night. And he said, "no, I want to do it myself." Which, on the one hand, is FREAKIN' AWESOME!!! He wants to do it himself! I LOVE that he wants to do it himself!!! I want him to do it himself! On the other hand, he always seems to have a crackfull of poop. And then I have to make him let me help him, because, ew, which completely ruins the whole concept of independence. So, I compensate for it in other ways, like letting him go to school with all of his clothes on inside out and backwards, because it's not as big of a deal. Hey, he wanted to do it himself! I think that's great. :)
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That really hit home. If my wife doesn't help me, I sometimes leave the house with a crack full of poop.
Seriously, the independence thing is awesome. However, this morning my boy may have taken it a little too far. His mom was running late and he does not like being late to school so he was stomping around the house saying, "I will walk to school. I can do it. I will leave now." His school is about 8 miles away. Good luck with that independence buddy.
I'm telling you, we are a clone of your family. Xander's getting that, "I do it myself" attitude as well. I can't tell how many almost full rolls of toilet paper we've had to throw away because he wipes his poopy hands on them after wiping his butt. I think it's 'cause he goes the Sheryl Crow way, just one square per use.
You know I think his wanting to be independent is awesome. My son wants to do things himself too and like you said about your son he is not very good at it. For example washing his hair. I beg him to let me help. It's always NO. I get frustrated as it's not just water your hair down it's scrub with shampoo. He does try but well it could be better. LOL Thanks for joining in the blog hop.
That's great that he wants to e more independent!
Ha! my "accomplishment" post was kind of about independence, too. We're like twinnies!!
He WANTS to do it himself? Piper is soo opposite she is perfectly content to have others do it for her.
I'm sure she'll be unhappy to learn that my paycheck doesn't allow for servants!
hehehehe, I dream of that day. (blog hop)
What is the age that a typical child can wipe their butts well? Cuz I got nothing to compare it to. Audrey has gotten in the habit of pooping everyday at school and coming home with the tobacco stained undies and the crackful. Honestly, my husband's underwear are disgusting, so I'm not sure that some people ever get it.
independene!! yay for that! Kai is pretty independent for the most part now days, except he still needs help buttoning pants, and sometimes wiping, and bathing so forth. But I love how he can do things on his own now too! it is a great thing.. independene! so yay for your child! great news
Oh, the things that we never thought we'd hear ourselves say! Love the independence, and that you're finding ways to foster it where you can. (blog hop)
That is great, that he wants to do all these things himself, not the crackfull of poop bit. You have to help there though, you don't want him getting sore, that would be very unpleasant! Well done though, I bet he looks great with all his clothes on inside out:) Jen
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Just a random possible poop solution. Forgive the graphic nature. If this doesn't completely feak him out (sensory wise), try this. Buy some baby wipes and have them in the bathroom. Tell him to wipe until he is cold and wet ... Errr... All the way in. Just might help with his awareness. Just a thought...
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I'm having the butt wiping problem with my son, too. He tries so hard, though. Hi from the Special Needs Blog Hop.
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