[blparent] toddler in crowds

[Veronica Smith]

Sounds like Gab.  I can't remember her eating chalk, but I'll bet she did,
everything has always gone in the mouth. V

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Elizabeth Cooks
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 4:41 AM
To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] toddler in crowds

My son had his first taste of sidewalk chalk yesterday...Literally.  Lol. 
He likes to study things and figure them out.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 9:51 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] toddler in crowds


> Shannan, just remember almost all kids that age don't play with too many
> toys, they prefer boxes, papers and things they are not suppose to touch.
> That is what is wonderful about children, they are all different, some
> wander, some are attached at the hip (like mine), some just don't care and
> are happy standing in one spot while others will go with the first one who
> glances their way.  All we have to do is pray and hope they will be fine 
> in
> all situations.  Some bounce off the wall with sugar, some with red die,
> some with caffeine, just remember to love him no matter what. v
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Shannan Zinck
> Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 7:54 PM
> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blparent] toddler in crowds
>
> Well I wasn't expecting to start a big argument just wanted some sound
> advice. no matter. As for the ADHD thing well that never bothered me in 
> the
> first place but, I can see where being sensitive is important. Some 
> parents
> would be very bothered by that statement.
>
> While I agree that his birth mom would watch him it needs to be realized
> which most of you wouldn't know she needs to be supervised when around him
> and his birth father really needs to be watched. There are serious
> circumstances surrounding their situation that prevent them from spending
> time with him without being closely watched. They are one of the reasons 
> we
> needed to move out of the province. We don't go to Moncton much so it's 
> not
> a huge deal but, I do get nervous every time we need to go there.
>
> A sitter at the event with me is probably the best solution and thankfully
> my friends were watching him much more closely then they let on. They were
> even more nervous for him than I was. I have had to quit the worship team 
> to
> be attentive to Myles but, I am a singer song writer and need to sing at
> special events on occasion which makes things uncomfortable. Myles hardly
> plays with toys even at home thought I have no idea why. just not
> interested. He loves to drum and has since he was 5 months old and even 
> now
> can keep a beat. Just for the record he is no where near what I would call
> hyper he is just curious and loves people. He will talk to just about 
> anyone
> which is one of the main reasons I get nervous in crowds for him. Him and 
> I
> are completely opposite in this that he loves the busy crowds and crowds
> freak me out. If I would have left him home it would have had to be
> overnight and I'm just not ready for that yet because my sitter that I use
> to get for long periods lives in Moncton not where I am and I'm not sure I
> am comfortable with who is here yet. He is very adaptable I think I'm the
> problem not him. My harness is the horse back pack. I got it because it 
> was
> cute. People's comments don't bother me either I just tell them that I'm
> visually impaired and need him close to me and this is the best way I know
> how. Some family members are against this because there was mistreatment
> years ago by an uncle and his son involving a dog collar and a leash and
> they associate a harness the same way.
>
> I know I can't stop singing so a sitter seems the most prudent way to go.
> thanks guys and sorry for stirring up a hornets nest didn't mean to.
>
> -- 
> Shannan Zinck
> Survival is letting GOD take over!!!
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