this week has been rough. owen has been a handful--to say the least. his word of the week was "no." unfortunately, it wasn't just a simple, and slightly annoying, "no." you know the one. a "no" that might be said in response to a question. or, to you directing a behavior. one you don't want to hear, but yet it isn't a huge deal -- you can live with it or just say "yes...we are doing___" and everyone moves on.
nope...not owen's "no". This boy said "NO" with gusto. Gusto accompanied by a mean-horrible-awful facial expression. it makes me cringe even to type about it. so...we stayed home a lot and tried to keep this mood under wraps. that...and I had to have a think on how on earth to make it STOP!
after getting ignored most of the day {cause that's how often I heard "no"...he even woke up from his naps saying it to himself in the room}. finally, yesterday, it seems things are turning around again. Owen is returning to his sweet, former self. and, we are having a lot of fun together to make sure he associates being sweet, happy, and nice with fun times.
I hope this Owen sticks around a while! He is still saying "no"; but, it isn't quite as rude. And, not quite as gusto-ish as earlier in the week. knock on wood.
Hopefully, that "phase" was a short one and doesn't come back to our house!!
In other news...
oh my gosh...he looks so grown up all of a sudden... {insert a tear from mom, here}. oh yeah...he has started calling me "mom" this week. no longer am I "mama"...just "mom". {another tear}.
...and his throwing arm is getting stronger and stronger ;-)
...and, I have confirmed that he becomes more like me every day. see how happy he is once he can enjoy the freedom of the road with a Sonic Happy Hour drink in hand?
and, last but certainly not least. in fact, it should have been first....
Grammie and Mack are coming for the weekend!!!! Should be lots of fun!!
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