May 14, 2009

Personal Space...

One thing we're working on with His Highness lately is the concept of personal space. It's necessary, since we all want the new baby to survive until he's old enough to defend himself. But it is rather unfortunate timing. We have to try to word things sensitively so as not to create a feeling of personal rejection...

"We do not smush our brother."

"Please get off of your brother."

"Please unwrap your octopus body from Mommy."

"We do not poke our brother's eyes."

"Please give Mommy/your brother room to breathe."

"Mommy needs a personal bubble."

"I love you, but I need some space." (sounds like I'm breaking up with him, poor kid)


It'll catch on eventually...

3 comments:

Smiller said...

It used to be "Cadence, next to, not on top [of your sister]." Now the "baby sitter" job has moved down to Elyse and she takes it rather seriously. Fortunately, at three, she knows better and doesn't put her full weight on the baby...usually.

Miranda said...

don't forget the line, "it's not you it's me"

bludab said...

Caelyn has discovered personal space and boy do we hear about it constantly - Mia is in my space, Mia get off my space, Mia licked my space, etc., while Mia hovers just near her and looks confused. I guess it's the old "I'm not touching you" thing revisited for their generation.