Today, we took Ian to the airport which left me at home with all three kids by myself. Which means, realistically, that it is impossible to have all 3 (or even just the big one) in my sights at all times. I stepped into the kitchen with Braden to make a bottle leaving Gavin strapped into the bouncing seat and Jamie playing with his trains.
Less than one minute later, Jamie comes into the kitchen to tell me that Gavin was on the floor. Now, mind you there was no loud noise, no crying, just Jamie telling me that Gavin was on the floor. I was sure he was mistaken, so I asked him how Gavin ended up on the floor. He told me that he tipped him over. Seriously????
Jamie and I had a conversation about the right way to play with his brothers. I chose not to punish him because he came right in to tell me what happened, but if it happened again...
At least he didn't drive his large toy dump truck into him afterword! :)
ReplyDeleteYou're right, Ian. It's a good thing "medium truck" was nowhere around or I might not have been so forgiving. You did notice that Gavin's head was where his feet should have been, right? Somehow, Jamie flipped him completely over and out. It's hard, though, to convince Jamie that its a bad thing when Gavin is laughing like a loon.
ReplyDeleteInteresting situation and I think your Doctor's advice is correct as you have just found out. I suppose all you can do is watch and advise until Jamie gets the picture.
ReplyDeleteJust as well it wasn't a hardwood floor! But how delightful that Jamie 'fessed up so happily. As you say, hard to make your point when Gavin finds his upheaval so funny. Especially as 'what *could* have happened' is still too abstract a concept for a two-and-a-half-year-old mind to grasp. Yes, you need eyes in the back of your head for this little trio, that's for sure.
ReplyDeleteGreetings! I received your wonderful Christmas card and realized I was well behind on the news. Twins! What a great addition - they are all beautiful boys. Jamie is growing so much and the twins look to be thriving as well. How early were they? Of course I think twins are great albeit tiring and then you also have a 2.5 yr old so you must have busy days. When did you move to OZ? I love the blog idea. When our son (twin) went to South Korea to teach for a year it was a great means to keep in touch, hear the stories, see the pictures. I now have you saved in my favorites. I wish you all a very Merry Australian Christmas and all the very best for the New Year! Big hugs to you all!
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