While e seems a little more willing to be buckled into her car seat, it is by no means always easy to persuade her to sit down. Yesterday she climbed in without too much trouble as we were about to go to Trader Joe's. But after we had our groceries in the car, she didn't want to sit in her seat. She wanted to be in the front seat. I kept reminding her we needed to get the milk home and placed in the refrigerator, the 1% milk in the jug with a pink cap that we bought for her mom. Finally that sank in, I guess, and she allowed me to buckle her in.
Last night E and K went to see "Jaws," part of the classic films series at the theatre. As they left, e was unhappy, but we calmed her down. Then a few minutes later it was time for me to leave for choir practice. More tears. But I suggested she show Grandpa what was in her red purse, and that saved the day. She took it over to him and I left. They read a few books before going upstairs to get ready for bed. After a clean diaper and brushing teeth, Randy went to get his reading glasses so he could read some more to her. When he returned she indicated he should just put her in bed, so he did and she went right to sleep. His second night of babysitting went smoothly.
I don't know how much longer we will be able to use distraction as a tool, but for now it is usually effective.
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