Our son, the bully

I'm lucky because I get the chance to visit Calum at daycare almost every day. It allows me to see how he is doing and to see him interacting with other kids. He's a funny boy, he likes to laugh and pretend he is in on the joke, even if he doesn't know what the joke is. Lately, he has been a bit aggressive with some of the other kids. He'll push them away, step on them, pull toys from their hands....all things a parent doesn't like to see. Mind you, he also likes to baby talk with the little ones, speak gibberish with his friend Haris when they see each other first thing in the morning and will dance at the first sound of music. The daycare staff told us that it is just the "Toddler Creed" kicking in - the everything is about me and it is all mine school of thought. I must say I don't like it and don't know what to do besides repeatedly telling him to be nice, to give toys back, to not touch other kids. I think we'll have to make more of an effort to get him out with some older toddlers, the little ones can't complain as loud.

No real plans yet this weekend. I'm actually looking forward to the long weekend coming up. The Da Vinci Code will be coming out and the girls have offered to watch Calum for a few hours so that Don and I can see it. I thought that it would be easier to get out a bit when he got older but it actually seems to be getting harder. He seems to want his Mama by his side. If I even leave the room he'll break down into a crying fit. We do almost everything together - and it is both wonderful and exhausting sometimes.

I have been getting out a bit for a sign language class on Wednesday evenings. It can be a real hassle to arrange everything - Dakota has her paper deliveries to make, Desiree has music lessons, Don has to leave work early and I like to have Calum fed or at least have dinner ready for him. All that for an hour long class!
Oh well, I've got one more sign language class left next week. It's been fun. I really like learning along with the day care staff and our teacher is really funny. Her name is Aileen and she is the grandmother of one of the toddlers. Maybe Don's mom knows her. I must find out her last name next week.

This is one for the parents out there - don't you just hate that Dora show? Calum loves it but it's driving me crazy. He recognizes the song and the characters now and goes crazy anytime he sees or hears anything to do with the show.

Have a good weekend everyone.