Molly has really been enjoying our playdates recently; it’s so fun to see her interacting with other kids. Even though there isn’t much playing happening yet, you can definitely tell there is recognition among friends. Lately, Peaches has had fun playing kitchen and dolls {and in the toilet!} with Addison; coloring and farm with Graham; and tea party {dinner party?} with Rae.
Over the Christmas break, we had Graham over for a few hours one morning and I was able to get these adorable pictures while they were playing.
Playdates have been a little touch & go recently as Molly has developed a bad habit: pushing. It’s mortifying for me and certainly doesn’t make her friends *want* to play with her. We’ve been working really hard on not pushing and when 2012 rolled around, we made it her New Year’s Resolution. No pushing in 2012! We talk about no pushing about a zillion times a day and I make a really big deal when she plays well without pushing. So far, so good. We’re five days into the year and so far, no pushing! That’s a stellar track record, as far as New Year’s resolutions go, isn’t it?
So, you can imagine my horror yesterday morning, when we were talking about no pushing and she said, “No pushing. What about biting?”
I almost fell through the floor. After an emphatic “No! No biting!” I wondered if I should tell her that I’d rather her push than bite? I am keeping with the no violent behaviors for now, but if the biting starts, you can bet I’ll pray that she goes back to pushing!
