Bullying

My six year old boy is in first grade. He is already being bullied pretty harshly in school. I knew at some point that I would have to deal with this issue, but i didn't realize it would happen so young. I am asking for some feedback. Has your kid been bullied in school? What age did the bullying start? What did you do about the bullying?

Baby talk-Little man 16 months old

My littlest man is 16 months old. The last baby aweee!! I was comparing him to the other two when they were his age. He doesnt talk as much as they did. I wonder if its because they talk for him? Whats the avarage number of words babies that age say? My oldest was a talker. He said all kinds of words at that age. The next one was a little less but still quite a bit. Hmmmm who knows. I am sure its diffrent across the board.

Things the little mas says

1. ball

2. baby

3. bath

4.mama

5. dade (dadddyyy)

6. kota (short version of his brothers name)

7. mar mar (nickname for the dog)

8. efg (the only part of the alphabet he sings)

9. boo

10. dog

Things I find myself saying every day

Sometimes as a mom I feel like a parrot. Repeating myself constantly. Saying the same thing over and over again daily. Polly wants a cracker. I dont think so. Mommy wants coffee. Here are things I find myself saying everyday.

1. More coffee-this ones in my head
2. Please use your inside voice
3. I love you-favorite thing I say

4. Seriously
5. Beakfast time, lunch time, dinner time, bath time
6. Nap time,bed time
7.NO-3 kids under five no is said alot
8. Keep your hands feet all all other objects to your self
9. Your sooo cute come here let me kiss your cheekys

10. Awe  your my best friend too-my daughter always tells me mom your my best friend
11.I love you-needed to put it again grin
12.What-sometimes hard to figure out what they are saying
13.Rock a baby- one of the only words my one year old says is baby I hold him and rock him and say rock a baby. Now he rocks pretend babies and he comes uop to me baby baby baby then puts hands up so I can rock him
14. Tickle tickle
15. We need to share

There is a lot more. Ill save it for another post. What are things you find yourself saying daily?

Teething Tips

My lil man has been teething a lot lately. Right now he's getting those fang ones in. Boy, oh boy , has he been a screamfest. Every parent goes through teething with their monsters. We all do different things to try and help them get through it a little easier. I though I'd share a few of my things that I do for teething. You never know when you come across something new that might help that you never thought of. My lil man is one so these ideas are more for that age group.

1. Frozen waffles/Frozen bagels -Lil man loves theses. The cold helps soothe the pain. It takes awhile for him to eat it ,which means he's happy and entertained for awhile.
2. Cold wash rags- Not one of my lil mans favorites but different stuff works for different babies. They chew on it and the cold makes them feel better. Lil man gets bored with it fast. We try and make a game of it to make it last longer. For example pretend we are brushing our teeth with it.
3.Teething tabs/Tylenol/Motrin- No explanation needed. To be used only when really needed and the correct dose as directed from your pediatrician.
4. Massage it -This one is hard no matter the age. If they let you, massage the area they are getting the tooth in at.

What are your teething tips?