Em has become quite the master of the swing. Whenever we make it to the park she wants to try to swing as high as she can and “touch the sky.”
Unfortunately, Addie wants to do whatever her big sister is doing. But Mama doesn’t feel good about pushing her “higher.” Yesterday my resistance led to this…
She was not happy. Although, yesterday was one of those rough days – it didn’t really matter what the little thing was, it was going to set her off.
Em, trying to be a good big sister was concerned…
And took it upon herself to try to “teach” Ad how to get herself higher by pumping her legs.
“You bend your legs back…”
And then push them forward…
You got it!
(Not really.) But it was a very sweet effort, Em. Better than Mommy, who just stood by taking photos.
On the plus side, Meltdown Sally ended up in bed at 6:30pm and slept through til 7am this morning. Me thinks she may have been a wee bit tired. And today proved to be a MUCH better day.
Em is an awesome big sister!
How sweet of Em trying to teach her how to do it herself. I don’t like those days when any little thing sets off my toddler. The hardest part is that it is soooooooo unpredicatable. I need a crystal ball.
Hope you and your family have a great Thanksgiving!
Harrison actually practices the leg pumping when he swings in the Toddler swing. I don’t trust his to hold on in the regular swing if I push him very much.
He also went to bed last night at 6:30 and up at 7:15 this morning. His decision, “I’m ready for bed.” he announced. Cracks me up!
Poor little Addie! But sweet, sweet Em! What an awesome big sis.
BTW, these pics look a bit fuzzy and pixilated on my end…not like your usual gorgeous images!
Wishing you all a VERY happy Thanksgiving!!!
That is so sweet that she was trying to get Addie to understand it! She is such a great big sis!
Oh, poor Addie! Sometimes it just sucks being little.