Toddler Friends?

I went out to dinner a few days ago with Baby Bean's two Great Grandmothers, who are both my in laws. It probably wasn't the greatest idea in the world since Baby Bean is getting molars, and hasn't been eating a whole lot. It was obvious that one of the Great Grandmothers was having a really hard time with the fact that Baby Bean just wasn't interested in eating all that much. I have never been one of those people who believes in forcing a kid to eat something that they really don't want. I think they should have to try it, but if the truly don't want it, fine. I was just truly thankful that Baby Bean was in a good mood and didn't have a melt down in the restaurant.

I casually mentioned during dinner that I was thinking about enrolling Baby Bean, who is almost two and half right now, into a preschool just for a few hours a week starting in the fall. Academically, she is ready. I think the socialization would be good for her. Talk about opening a can of worms with the Great Grandmothers. You would think that I was suggesting sending her off to boarding school or something. I got lectured for quite a while about how I "just need to make more friends with kids Baby Beans age." I was pretty annoyed by the time I left the restaurant. Apparently they think I would get more "work" done if I added a few more kids to our house for a few hours a week. How long has it been exactly since they had a bunch of two year old kidsrunning around their house? Do they seriously think that would give me more time? I also mentioned that the naughty things that Baby Bean does, occasionally hitting, saying "your not my friend" are things that she learned from our friends kids.

I can't win with the in-laws. No matter what I do or say, I leave most visits feeling like they think I am failing as a parent.

I am a very strong person. I will continue to do what I feel is best for my daughter despite them. Of course I will let Baby Bean's Daddy have a say, at least once in awhile. LOL

The Great Grandmothers invited Baby Bean and I to go out to eat again this week. Do I dare?

Molars

Okay, so it has been a long while since I have posted. Baby bean is getting all four of her molars at once. It has been pure hell around here. Many sleepless nights. This adorable child of mine can not sleep when she is sick or in teething pain. She also becomes a cranky little crabby creature when she isn't sleeping well. Apparently, I also become one of those cranky creatures when I am not sleeping, at least Baby Bean's Daddy seems to think so. Add a little PMS into the mix and I am wonderful to be around. I am lucky that my husband is very patient with me.

I have had countless people ask my if I am giving Baby Bean those homeopathic teething tablets. Yes, I have tried it all. I also occasionally give her a pain reliever such as acetaminophen, but only at night so she can sleep. I am not a big fan of just shoving medicine down my daughters throat, but I also do not want to see her suffer. As for those oral numbing gels, we don't use them. I have tried them, but they piss Baby Bean off in a big way. Like a scream until it wears off way. She has hated that stuff since she got her first tooth.

My only saving grace is that we have three more molars to finish cutting, and then we are officially done with the teething thing. I won't miss it at all. And maybe we will all be a little less cranky around here, until the next cold or flu comes along.