8.31.2010

The Kids are Calling Me Out!

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I swear, I was an AWESOME mother before I had children!

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I spent 6 years raising other people's children, and was pretty darn good at it. I brought professional nanny-ing to a whole new level.

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I thought I would have mothering in the bag!

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Then came twins...

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For the most part, they are grade A babies, and I have very little to complain about.

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They are great sleepers (6pm-8:30/9am and then a 2-2.5 hour nap)!

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They are generally very well behaved.

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But recently.... they have started to whine.

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The whining.

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Oh dear! I have never been a fan of the whiney kids you see out and about.

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Now I am afraid my kids are turning into the whiney kids that frighten other people into never wanting children.

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HELP! How do I stop the whining before it gets too bad? How can I teach 17 month old children that whining is not OK?


I am afraid... I am very, very afraid!
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19 friendly things to say:

  1. When you find out, let me know! I tend to just ignore Emma until she uses real words, and not just whiney noises. I just walk away from her fits (when I'm at home, it's a little harder when we're out and about)
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  2. It could be just part of the age they are. I could be wrong though...lol. All my children are grown so I just have my grankids to spoil. My kids say I make excuses for EVERYTHING my grandkids do. I don't really, it's just I remember when my kids were little and they done the same exact thing.
    Enjoying your blog!
    Following from Mingle Monday...would love to have you follow back.
    http://funfritzfamily.blogspot.com/
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  3. I SO clicked on your blog because of your name! lol However, over a decade in directing several daycares and three boys (9,10 & 11) has me totally agreeing with Funny Family--ignore it. But the SECOND they stop--seriously pounce with smiles and "is THAT what you wanted?!" and hugs and all. Reinforcement is everything.
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  4. Good luck with the whining! Wish I had some good advise for that!

    I am your newest follower! Hope you will come visit us too at www.justmarriedwithcoupons.com

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  5. Thanks for stopping by. I'm now following you back. I love your blog design and your twins are adorable!!

    http://breezybeachlife.blogspot.com/
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  6. How cute!!!

    I am a new follower from Follow Me Back Tuesday. I would appreciate it if you could stop over and follow me back.

    I am giving away a Halloween Apron 10/5 to one of my followers.
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  7. Hi,

    I have 1 year old twins. Right now the only time their whining is when their tired. Any other whining we ignore once there safe. Good Luck.

    Thanks for stopping by and following. Im following back.
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  8. Hello! I'm a new follower:) All I have to say is I thought I'd be a pro at being a mommy - with being a kinder teacher for 10 years. Now that I have 3 kids under 4, I have found I'm probably a better teacher:) As for the whining - they all go through the whine stage at some point. Just ignore it until they speak without the irritating tone in their voice. Good luck!!
    http://retromodernprojects.com
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  9. I am your new follower. You can visit me at http://showmemama.blogspot.com
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  10. Thanks for the follow! I'm now following back! :)

    -Jessica
    And Then There Were 4...
    http://giveawaysandlife.blogspot.com/
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  11. Hello, I'm your newest follower from To The Top Tuesday.

    http://glamourgirlreviews.blogspot.com
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  12. What wonderful pictures and such cute kids! I know you're proud, as you should be. Hi! I'm your newest follower from the Tuesday blog hop. Hope you'll come visit and follow my blog too. I'd like it if we were blogging buddies. Smiles.

    Haupi
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  13. Hi there,

    New follower here from Tuesday Tag Along by Twee Poppets.
    Would love it if you came by for a visit as well.

    Enjoy the rest of your week.

    Marie
    The Things We Find Inside
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  14. What a great blog! These pictures are super! You have a new follower. Come visit Mama's Little Chick.

    Mama Hen
    www.mamaslittlechick.com
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  15. Hey There,
    Thanks for joining FMBT. It must be so much fun to have twins. Out of 11 children my grandma had 3 sets of fraternal twins and she said she loved it and wish she would have had more..
    Have a great week,
    -Staycee
    www.sjunkie.com
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  16. Hi! I'm a new follower via Google Friend Connect. :) Found you through the Blog Hop! :) Hopefully you can stop by! I have some great giveaways going on.

    -Ai Mei
    http://StudentSavingBucks.blogspot.com
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  17. nice blog you have. I am following you, hope you visit too =)
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  18. Aww I loved hearing your little story on this post! Such cute babies!
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  19. i was/still kinda am a nanny for the last 8 years! I love that it helped prepare me to be a mom. lots of practice. and my Hendrix has been whining like crazy!! I dont know where it came from or how to get it to stop. I fear he is just a naturally whiny kid. ugh.
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