Jonathan Day 35

Jonathan still had the sticker from his morning potty on his forehead while driving to get some groceries this morning.  I like how the sun is shining in on his angelic face (NOT).  What a little "handful", the second part of today was not fun.  He was so sweet this morning and lunch was effortless and Da Da was thrilled!  Then we put him down for a nap and Rick decided to cut the lawn.  Not a great idea when Jonathan's room is at the corner of the house and the path to and from the front and back yards.

I had several mid-day meetings so after those were done I went in and tried to get him to potty.    Once that fight was over we decided to take a ride to the local pumpkin farm to see what was on their produce stand.  They also have animals that we thought he would enjoy seeing.  Last time we went they had goats and since the county fair he talks about goats now and then.  The goats were gone and they only had a few fowl and we have plenty of those at home and around the neighborhood.  He wasn't interested.

I made pizza for dinner and he ate a bit and then he was DONE.  So we took it away and he whined that he wanted it.  Gave it back and he was done.  We took it away and he whined he wanted it.  This went on twice and we said dinner is over; you know, that consequences thing we're trying.  I know he understands a bit but it might be too much for him to totally grasp. 

Bedtime was not pleasant tonight.  He knew we were getting close and he kept say "hug" to me after I put his PJs on him.  I fell for it the first three times and realized he was stalling.  I told him I was on to him and he laughed.  He gets it when he does something that we "catch" him at doing.  That's why I think he sort of gets the consequences thing.  Got him in bed and he gave Da Da two kisses goodnight and it was my turn, "kiss" and I kissed him goodnight, "kiss" and I gave him another. "kiss" and Da Da said he's playing you again.  I walked out and he cried "KISS" "KISS" "KISS" and then fussed for about 3 minutes and passed out.  

Tomorrow will be a better day :-)