Minti

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hi again

on a lighter note its green day at school today

which means the kids get to plant trees YEAH

they also had to wear a grean piece of clothing easier said than done.lool

we finally found his green jacket,got half way to school josh says "i forgot my gloves" isaid oh well they will have some at school

2/4 ways to school he says i forgot my bottle of water

that kid would forget his head if i didnt pick it up on the way out the door.lol

i told him he would have o drink out of the bubblers today

well apart from that i am not getting on as much today lol.

proberly get on 5 times instead of 20

bye bye thanks for reading

stacey

Aug

2007

lunar eclipse

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any one see the lunar eclipse tonight anyone get piccys of it

i think i saw it but im not sure lol

Aug

2007

20:34

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hi everyone

goodness i never knew how addicted to this site im becoming i have logged of 5 or 6 times so far today and it is only 1.32 lol (maybe im obseesed lol)

keep jumping on everytime i pass the pc and to make matters worse the computer is in the lounge room so if i need to go to the toilet i pass it and sit down and have a look around minti if i wanna watch telly i jump on lol

oh well going to log off again will be on sometime through out the day maybe i should never log of save me putting my password in everytime i want to come on lol

have a good day

stace

Aug

2007

Entry for 24 August 2007

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This post is from from my other blog here

stacey79.minti.com

Aug

2007

Toilet Training - Lifestyle Channels

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This post is from from my other blog here

Toilet Training - LifestyleTraining a toddler to use the toilet (or potty) is one of the biggest challenges facing parents. Knowing when your child is ready and adopting a relaxed approach can help make Toilet Training a little easier.

About
Many parents feel a great deal of pressure to Toilet Train their child before the child is really ready. Often this pressure comes from relatives or friends who claim their child was trained at a much earlier age. This usually means their child was put on the potty when urination or a bowel motion was likely (e.g. after a meal) and something simply "popped out". This is not Toilet Training, this is good timing! It is important for parents to realise that a child is physically incapable of controlling their bladder and bowels until around 18-24 months of age. The nerves and muscles simply aren't properly developed before then. And this is not to say that at 18 months all children should be Toilet Trained. Some children may still be in nappies at 3 or even 4 years of age. The child's temperament, developmental stage, enthusiasm and parental expectations can all make a great difference to when a child is ready for training.

Is my child ready to start training?
As a general rule, your child is ready to start Toilet Training if s/he exhibits two or more of the following behaviours:
- Stays dry for two hours or during a nap.
- Asks to have wet or dirty nappies changed.
- Can understand and obey simple instructions.
- Shows interest in the toilet or bathroom.
- Indicates the need to go to the toilet by words, posture or facial expression.
- Wants to wear training pants or "grown up" underwear.

Start Toilet Training at a time when the household routine is fairly stable. For example, just before a vacation, when moving or renovating house, or when a new baby is coming home are NOT good times to try and begin.

How do I begin?
The first steps involve familiarising the child with the potty. It is best to purchase a portable potty, as the adult toilet is too large and too high for toddlers. They need to have their feet firmly on the floor, especially during a bowel movement, so they can push properly.
- Take your child with you when you buy the potty, and let them choose which one they would like.
- Find a good children's book about potty training and read it regularly with your child.
- Let your child play with the potty at home, sit in it fully clothed, sit Teddy on it, and carry it around the house. It is important that the child is comfortable with the potty.
- Buy some underwear with a favourite character on them and tell your child s/he can wear them when they use the potty.
- Let your child see you using the toilet and allow them to flush the button.
- Talk freely about using the toilet or potty and avoid negative words such as "yucky", "smelly" or "dirty".
- Wait for a few days until your child has accepted the new potty as part of the furniture.

What happens next?
Now that your toddler is familiar with the potty, it's time to try and use it.
- Encourage the child to sit in the potty without nappies. Start at 2 or 3 times per day (after each meal). If your child is very keen, you may choose to offer the potty every 2 hours. Never force the child to sit on the potty.
- Some parents find it helps to buy two potties, one for the child and one for "Teddy" to sit on.
- Stay with your child while they are on the potty. Often a special "potty song" can help the child relax. Above all, try and make being on the potty a fun experience!
- If nothing happens after five minutes, do not express disappointment. Praise the child for sitting on the potty and tell them they can try again later.
- If urination or a bowel motion occurs, let the child help you dispose of the contents and wash yours and the child's hands.
- Most important of all, after a successful sit, reward and praise! A chart of gold stars, a small coin for the money box, or a phone call to a favourite relative to share the good news will help encourage the child.

Toilet training can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months. Bowel training usually occurs before bladder training. A child who is mostly trained will still have the occasional accident if stressed or distracted. This does not signal a relapse. Once a child is out of nappies for most of the day, resist the urge to use them for shopping trips or car rides, as this sends confusing signals to the child.

My child refuses to sit on the potty.
If your child refuses to sit on the potty, chances are they are not ready yet. They may be suffering constipation and are trying to hold in a painful bowel movement. In older toddlers, they may have sensed frustration and anxiety on your part and are using Toilet Training to manipulate you! The most important thing is not to force a child to sit on the potty and never punish or scold the child for accidents or refusing to sit down. The more anxious you get, the more they will resist. If you have had no luck for several days, put the potty away, don't mention it any more and wait a week or two before trying again.

Notes
Nighttime training does not usually begin until the age of about 4 years.

If you have a child with a condition such as autism, Down syndrome or cerebral palsy, or other special needs, their Toilet Training needs may be quite different. Talk to your Doctor or a support group for further advice.

Channels

Aug

2007

television

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my horrible television broke no picture what so ever i do however have sound thank goodness i had to listen to bold and the beautiful today cant wait till wensday till i get a new one

on a sadder note my auntie died last week of cancer her body was full of it she has known for a few years she was dying but it is still a shock when it happens going to the service wendsday havent seen any of my family for 12 years horrible to catch up under these circumstances

thanks for reading

stace

Aug

2007

concert

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we went to josh's concert and it was great josh did a countries theme ie different countries he was in america and the had blue red and white t shirts on and sang yankee doodle dandee and rode around on horses was fun

counldnt take any photos they had a camera there so i guess we would have to buy them if we wanted any (bugger)

but it was fun

not much else to say but thank goodness my hubby finished night shift i hate it when he does night shift i dont sleep i start thinking someone or something (a ghost) will attack me so i dont get much sleep hopefully this gets better lol

thanks for reading

stace

Aug

2007

concert tonight

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well tonights the night of josh's concert at her majesty's theatre,cant wait ,he is a bit excited to the only problem is that you are not allowed to take photo's witch sucks.he is singing yankee doodle dandee starts at 7;30pm but he has to be there at 6;30.

anyway woke up this morning feeling like shit my husband got home at 8am from night shift and said you look like shit (gee thanks) got the kids orginised for school 4 yo doesnt go till 12;15

so im trying to keep the kids quiet till he wakes up im so over it i realy dont care if they are noisey but then i would have to put up with his crap dont feel like it today.

miss brisbane bad today thinking of telling hubby he can stay down here and work i will live in brisbane and he can fly in every 2nd swing just for 2 years then he can move back up to brisbane with us .i hate living down here and so does my oldest josh he asks me every second day when we can go back to brisbane he doesnt like his school hhe hasnt got many friends and is just misersble.dave likes it here but thats cause his family are here.they are nice people but ballarat doesnt feel like home to me.

well thanks for reading my rubbish had to get it of my chest

stacey

Aug

2007

chinese

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well the pther night me and my husband tried to cook chinese because his family where coming over for tea and i think it was a sucess we had mongolin lamb,honey chicken,plum pork and fried rice and spring rolls i have never cooked chinese before i usally order it but now i know how to its easy but a lot of preperation but worth it in the end.

we have a habit of over cooking so we cooked like we were feeding 20 people but only 9 people were at dinner so much left over but its ok .great lunch.

well thanks for reading i will now go and try to keep kids quiet because dave is sleeping he is on night shift .

bye all..........stacey

Aug

2007

summa blinged up

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Aug

2007

earings

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