Dulcie is hard to keep entertained these days. Never a great one for naps, she is now a militant nap refuser, meaning she's not always up for long walks in the pram any more, or snoozy cuddles in the house. Since she's not independently mobile, it's hard to think of things that are fun for her to do and not pure back-breaking torture for me. This week we have taken to walking to the park and, if she's really not up for snoozing, having a wee play on the swings. This passes some time quite nicely for both of us and gives Dulcie a good chance to nose at the other park users. She does get really into parklife and already throws a mini temper tantrum when it's time to go and I try to get her back in the pram. I do fear for the toddler years with this strong-willed girl...
"Push me higher, Mum!"
"Not that high, Mum!"
Here she is in the park this weekend, taking part in her absolute favourite activity - walking. I thought if Graham and I took shifts to walk her round and round the park then it might tire her out and make her sleep in the evening. It didn't work, although she did almost fall asleep while swinging shortly after this photo was taken! Walking like this is all she wants to do when we're in the house and my bleedin' back is killing me, guv!
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Have you thought about getting her a walker or push along? I know some folks don't approve of walkers but we had one for Iris and she loved it. It didn't seem to do her walking any harm either.
ReplyDeleteI just remember posters all over the premature baby wards saying NEVER PUT YOUR PREMATURE BABY IN A WALKER and it kind of puts me off! I think we'll get her a wee push along thing (one with bricks in - oh, the excitement!) but I don't think she's quite ready for it yet, balance wise. I just wish she'd give crawling a try, but it seems to be walking or nothing with her.
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