In recent days e has decided she does NOT like having her diaper changed. I lay her on the changing pad (a 3 or 4 inch-thick piece of fabric-covered foam fastened on top of her storage unit), and immediately she begins to cry, twisting her body this way and that, pushing back till her head is off the pad. It wasn't too long ago that she did not want to lie on her tummy; now she can't wait to turn over, not understanding how difficult that makes it for a diaper change. So, you may ask, why not do her diaper on the floor? Downstairs we do, and that eases the concern about her rolling off the table, but she still twists and cries, flailing her arms. Sometimes a small toy or a song will distract and calm her, but not as reliably as in the past.
If it weren't frustrating, it would be delightful to see her exerting her will. Last night K asked E to wait a minute then he would help with a diaper change, and E realized I had no helper during the day so why did she need one? I'm sure she was just sharing the experience with K. 😀
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