March 2012
They say if March comes in like a lion it goes out like a lamb. This is a metaphor referring to the weather conditions. Compared to the weather we've had so far this winter, February 29th (which had it not been a leap year would have been March 1st) was full of wind and rain. Definitely a lion compared to the weather so far, however, a lamb compared to how the weather SHOULD be acting this time of year. Regardless, I'm ready for spring and for there to be leaves back on the trees.
Well enough rambling about the weather. Things with Mat and I are going really well. *knock on wood* I haven't heard her use the word "hate" since I gave her a time out for it a week or two ago.
I have introduced her to the word "attitute" this past week. Often times I find that she is not thankful for something or willingly puts on a grumpy attitude in order to get her way. For example, on Friday she asked her momma for of her bottled water. B took the bottle and poured some into her own glass before passing the whole water bottle over to Mat. Matilda started to have a tantrum. She was yelling and half-crying over the fact that she didn't like B pouring some out of the bottle. I told Mat that she needed to change her attitude and be thankful that her momma was sharing with her. At that point Mat gave me the dirtiest look and that's how I knew she understood what I was asking of her and that she was making a bad choice of her behavior. It's a step.
The following are my goals for the Month of March
1. Potty Training
-I'm not sure how much travel will be happening come this spring, but I want Matilda to be potty trained before it begins. She peed on the potty for me on Wednesday and I think she's ready to dive into a crash course of potty training. This semester's classes are ending soon so staying home to potty train is more feasible. It's going to be a lot of trial and error but thankfully Mat's bladder doesn't hold any more pee that Max's does :)
2. Sorting
-According to a learning matrix that I have been studying, children Mat's age should be able to do basic sorting. Mat has a shapes set that consists of different shapes of different colors. I plan to take that out at least bi-daily and work on sorting. Also once the art supplies come in the mail I'll be able to have her sort buttons and stickers. Lastly she can also sort items based on size, color, texture, and other various properties.
3. Shoes ON
-Matilda can take her shoes of with little or no help. She struggles with her boots that zip. I have started making her put her shoes on herself. I use the "toe, heel" phrase to remind her to put her toes in first and then wiggle her heel in. She hasn't learned to consistently use her hands to help put her shoes on. She tries to just stick her toe in and then I get frustrated as I watch her shoe twist and flop around. Right now I line the shoes up side by side and then hold them in place with my foot. In doing this, Mat is able to put her shoes on effortlessly.
4. Buttoning
-Matilda has the fine motor skills to manipulate things with her fingers. I need her to learn how to button and unbotton things. The easiest way to do this is via her pea coats. Soon she won't need these warm wool coats and the immediate opportunity will be gone til next winter.
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