3:20 PM Fri, Dec 14, 2007 | Permalink
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Holidays and Chaos
Are you feeling a little overwhelmed with Christmas drawing near? I know I am! Shopping with a toddler is never very easy and I tend to feel extremely self conscious about even the smallest of disruptions. In some ways, I give credit to parents who can ignore the tantrums in stores and restaurants but I must say, I just can't do it! If Peter is misbehaving (which he does frequently) I feel the need to correct him and remove him from the situation. I just can't ignore it. I guess it's because I sense the nerves being rattled around us but I also know Peter is the type of child who likes to tow the line of discipline. But, isn't that the case for most toddlers? They like to test their limits.
A few months ago, I blogged about my concern with Peter's eczema. I guess a combination of maturity and consistent skin therapy have eased the problem. I know a lot of you have emailed me about your own battles with eczema. Please let me know if I can help you in any way. I know the doctors say this particular skin disorder is hard to treat. I feel the best way to treat it is to trade success stories with other parents. Our winning combination has come in the most unlikely of places.
Hope you and your loved ones have a fantastic holiday and Happy New Year!
