Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Nika, aka Boo


5 comments:

NWO said...

Nika is a great name! She's a heartbreaker, what a cutie.

nina said...

Hey-
You know I am a mom too...

So some unsolicited advice....

I never went by the book, and tried not to make a big deal, but that's me. I hate parenting books- some folks like them.

Here's some widsom of mine: if she won't be doing it at 13, 18, 30 ...I let it slide.

I worried about teeth, still do, so I would brush and pushed water at night in bottle.

I don't put up with disrespect, but she's little...provide alternatives..sippy cups. And I've learned children are unique sensitive creatures, roll with it. Trust your mom instincts.

Nutrix said...

NWO-thanks :)
I've been trying to get her to say "Veronika", I'm still waiting :) But she pointed to this pic today and said "Nika". I'll take it :)

Nutrix said...

Nina -- thank you, I know you're a mom too :) I just thought Mamma's experience with terrible twos is more recent :) I DO appreciate the advice, and that you're thinking of me. Agree with you 100% on parenting books. I hit some marks and I missed some, but I am concerned about the teeth and she plays with the toothbrush but I'd have to restraint her to actually brush..I guess I'll have to, anyways. Cups -- I do all kinds, sippy cups, straw cups, plain cups..if its milk or juice she'll take a sip and drop it. Tried water in the bottle at night -- god, was she mad..:)..doesn't drink enough fluids during the day and I don't know how to make her. She gets hers at night :) I know this won't be a problem 5 years from now..

Ms. Mamma said...

I like Nina's advice. She is little. Sometimes I believe the advice you get from pediatrician's is made for the truly stoopid. Follow your instincts. xo