Storm-in-a-Bottle

 Typhoony Toddler

Storms have been raging in Shanghai.

Likewise within our toddler.

Having a little sis at home has brought a mix of emotions...understandably so.

Since there isn't much changing a toddles behaviours, I have to buck up and think of more creative ways to help her deal. The Storm-in-a-Bottle (as seen on Pinterest!), has been an interesting 'soother'.
The fact that the glitter is purple, has not hurt.

Concept is simple. Prep time is even simpler.
Pour a heaping amount of glitter into a bottle of water.
Shake and observe.
Storms rage. Storms calm.
Pictures below, taken by said toddler!

Purple Storm-in-a-Bottle

Zoom!

Like most moms, I get the guilties that I am not doing enough for everybody.

O reassured me last night that I am doing what matters most...being 'mom'.

O: "Are you angry?"

M: "Yes."

O: "You can't be angry. You have to be mom!"

At least in her eyes, I have some semblance of the mother she knows.

Hopefully in her eyes, some things will never change.

EXPAND ON EMOTIONS
Emotion Rocks. Helps kids with putting a name to their feelings.

Being Babied. One Attachment Parenting book I read over and over, suggests treating your kids like babies again. It works like magic to make that connection that is missing when emotions are running high. Kids hit an age when we no longer speak sweetly and the lecturing begins (and doesn't stop all day.) Taking a moment to cuddle, wrap, rock and speak 'baby talk'...brings everybody back together.