OHbaby! Forums : Good toddlers https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:30:40 +0000 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:33:24 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=28164 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Good toddlers : how cool! Vincent (Just turned...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=773556&title=good-toddlers#773556 Author: chonny
Subject: 28164
Posted: 12 September 2009 at 8:33pm

how cool!

Vincent (Just turned 3)
* Has FANTASTIC Language skills
* Makes friends really well
* Usually a fab sharer & Very well behaved when at other people's houses
* Only usually grizzlky when coming down with sickness
* LOVES his lil brother
* LOVES his extended Family & his friends
* Loves Fruit
* Excellent at doing Puzzles
* Loves reading
* Really good at cutting with scissors
* Can ride his two wheeler with it's training wheels
* Loves animals & is REALLY careful with them
* Is my big helper!
* Is finally sleeping through & has beens ince we got rid of the dummy
* Can easily count to 16
* Can draw people! & Loves writing & Drawing
* Knows his ABC well
* Loves music

I'm sure there's more. THANK YOU! This is great as i haev just had to listen to him screaming for half an hour [:'(]

Feel heaps better remembering how good he is.]]> Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:33:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=773556&title=good-toddlers#773556 <![CDATA[Good toddlers : Megan (21 months) -is now sleeping...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=758355&title=good-toddlers#758355 Author: NovemberMum
Subject: 28164
Posted: 27 August 2009 at 12:53pm

Megan (21 months)

-is now sleeping through the night
-is sayinga a new word nearly every day
-eats all her dinner
-if you ask her to put her toys in her toys box she will
-loves her fruit
-enjoys doing puzzles and reading books]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:53:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=758355&title=good-toddlers#758355 <![CDATA[Good toddlers : Blair (22 months) has had a mixed...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=757958&title=good-toddlers#757958 Author: MonicaMouse
Subject: 28164
Posted: 26 August 2009 at 9:47pm

Blair (22 months) has had a mixed week, but I need to remember all the wonderful things that he does/can do.
*Generally tries to be gentle with his little brother
* Understands 'go sit in the corner' when he's naughty - and will go and sit there and wait till we tell him he can come out
*Whilst not having a big vocab, has learnt 3 new words in the last week including Daniel and kisses
*'asks' for his toothbrush whrn he is in the shower
*gets nappies for himself or Daniel when asked
*will pick up the rolled up dirty nappy and put it in the rubbish
*will try to settle Daniel when he cries]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:47:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=757958&title=good-toddlers#757958 <![CDATA[Good toddlers : Awww bless, what lovely kiddies...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=756503&title=good-toddlers#756503 Author: DJ
Subject: 28164
Posted: 25 August 2009 at 2:30pm


Awww bless, what lovely kiddies we have

DD (21mths):
- is asleep right now mmmmmmm and has a big nap every day
- has made a perfect transition to the big bed and even slept perfectly in 3 new beds at other people's houses in the last 2 weeks
- is better behaved than most of her wee friends
- talks really well and can sing whole songs and "read" her books
- does the hokey tokey
- understands sharing
- loves animals and is always gentle (hopefully ducks don't mind being chased with "going to get you duck" being screamed at them)
- goes to get her own shoes and socks and puts them on when were ready to go out
- said "sorry mummy" unprompted when she kicked me accidently yesterday]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:30:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=756503&title=good-toddlers#756503 <![CDATA[Good toddlers : Jake (2): * potty trained himself *...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=754675&title=good-toddlers#754675 Author: Babe
Subject: 28164
Posted: 23 August 2009 at 12:24pm

Jake (2):

* potty trained himself
* comes and strokes my head and kisses me if I throw up/pass out/have a seizure
* loves cleaning which involves grabbing the nearest cloth (usually off the dirty washing pile lol) and energetically wiping everything in reach or sweeping, again very energetically, whatever has spilt on the floor and often spreading it further round the living area which I think is delightful and no I'm not being sarcastic - his enthusiasm and his desire to help is wonderful!!
* Willingly works alongside everyone in the garden (he shocked and amazed my parents when he was there by grabbing all the weeds on the path where my mum was dropping them and with much grunting and heaving filled the wheelbarrow to the top with them)
* Is extremely polite and uses his pleases and thankyous
* Intelligent - scarily so coz he sees something once and can copy it (including finding the right car key, unlocking the front door, getting his boots on, going to the correct car, unlocking the door, getting in and starting the car!!!!) (that was Daddys contribution lol hes super proud that his little guy is so clever )
* Is learning his numbers (so far two is the favourite coz it means he gets one more choc piece coz mummy thinks its so clever lol!)
* he gets out the plates - 2 big ones for mum and dad and a Jake sized one when he knows dinner is ready (or lunch coz hes just gone to help daddy by getting the plates)
* he wants salt and pepper on everything same as daddy (actually anything daddy does Jake does!)
* he loves cuddles
* Hes so industrious - he makes up all these little jobs for himself and works away with the added noises - huffs, sighs, grunts, etc lol its just so adorable!!!
* hes very kind esp with other kids - no hitting, kicking, biting or snatching. I can trust him completely to play well.
* he expects everyone to love him (and they do of course )
* hes a great sleeper - 12 hours at night, 2-3 hour nap in the arvo
* he says 'heoooo' and 'baiiieeee' to everybody and blows them kisses
* he has the cutest laugh!!
* he leaves adorable messages on his grandparents phone with lots of 'uvv oooo's and jibberjabber about what hes doing (their saved messages are filling up fast coz they can't bear to delete any lol)
* hes very colour coordinated and actually chooses outfits, well generally, that go together so mummy can take him out without cringing!
* every black motorbike gets a 'daddeeeeee' at the top of his lungs
* he shares his chicken mcnuggets (another one from daddy lol)
* hes just the most delightful, loving, adorable, gorgeous, wonderful, hardworking child and I tear up at the thought of how lucky I am!!! (could be hormones too )

I'm so besotted with my son!]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:24:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=754675&title=good-toddlers#754675 <![CDATA[Good toddlers : after posting this topic i had...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=754446&title=good-toddlers#754446 Author: Bombshell
Subject: 28164
Posted: 22 August 2009 at 10:45pm

after posting this topic i had a nightmare toddler for many nights...my 12 hour sleeper stressed out mega about daddy being away for work for 6 days...and her sleep (and mine!!) sucked


Im pleased to say today (daddy is back!) she
-cuddled up on the boat with me
-was fun
-had fun and it showed
-ate most of her dinner nicely (she got full and that became too hard as she was over tired)
-gave me gentle kisses when she said goodnight...they are adorable
-said she loved me (this last week has been "I am not happy with you mummy")
-and is asleep solidy for the first time in a week nearly!

phew......my darling toddler is back (and daddy is not allowed to go away that long ever again!)]]> Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:45:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=754446&title=good-toddlers#754446 <![CDATA[Good toddlers : yeeey!! good idea Jimi Dodge: *...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=753162&title=good-toddlers#753162 Author: Chops1975
Subject: 28164
Posted: 21 August 2009 at 9:57am

yeeey!! good idea

Jimi Dodge:

* is a very good eater; eats everything except mushrooms
* is a very good sleeper; sleeps 10 hours during the night and 3-4 in the afternoon
* is very kind to his puppy; gives her lots of cuttles and kisses (as I write this actually)
* is bi-lingual; understands Dutch and English
* is just starting to talk
* Loves to give hugs and kisses
* is really great at blowing a kiss
* is a really good performer
* loves it when people look at him
* smiles lots; is mostly happy

I too, could go on and on...but I won't
]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:57:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=753162&title=good-toddlers#753162 <![CDATA[Good toddlers : Oh what a lovely thread! Jake...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=752199&title=good-toddlers#752199 Author: Nikki
Subject: 28164
Posted: 20 August 2009 at 10:45am

Oh what a lovely thread!

Jake (25months) is:

- So great with his baby sister and adores her.
- Such a good talker, you can have a full coversation with him
- Has an awesome sense of humour
- Can sing the alphabet
- Likes to count (but its usually 1,2,5,6,7, 8, 9 ...)
- Is nice to his friends
- Says thank you, no thanks, sorry and sometimes please
- Always gives people kisses and high fives
- Is always ready for a dance
- Goes to bed with no fuss and sleeps all night
- Still has a 3 hour day nap
- Love fruit and veges and is getting better at dinnertime
- Is gorgeous!

I could go on for pages ... hehe ...]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:45:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=752199&title=good-toddlers#752199 <![CDATA[Good toddlers : Great idea for a thread Spencer...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=750524&title=good-toddlers#750524 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 28164
Posted: 18 August 2009 at 1:38pm

Great idea for a thread

Spencer (26 months)

* is great at climbing and jumping
* is great at throwing, batting and kicking a ball
* is so affectionate to his little brother and likes to take care of him
* gets excited whenever one of us comes home
* says good bye to the house when we go out in the car
* gets excited when he sees the cats or dogs, like he has never seen them before
* always sleeps 11-13 hours at night and never makes a fuss about going to bed
* moved to his new room and had the sides taken off his cot with hardly any fuss at all.
* loves food and is great with eating fruit and meat.
* enjoys counting even though he counts 1,2,2,4,5,6,6,8,9.
* loves all animals and knows so many of their names and sounds.
* loves to help me do chores, especially putting the washing away and is always so proud of himself.
* is getting more and more confident everyday
* is always kind to his friends and is getting better at sharing.
* loves to go in the bath and is a champion splasher.]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:38:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=750524&title=good-toddlers#750524 <![CDATA[Good toddlers : I love my wee toddler she *Loves...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=750485&title=good-toddlers#750485 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 28164
Posted: 18 August 2009 at 1:08pm

I love my wee toddler she

*Loves to sing and dance
*Comes in my bed for cuddles every morning
*Finally has enough hair to in a ponytail
*Has just started saying "I love you Mummy"
*Is so confident
*Loves to play with Jack (and also tease him lol)
*Isn't a push over at preschool
*Asks me if I'm alright every night at the dinner table
*Gives the cutest wee kisses
*Loves to be around me
*Says the funniest things
]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:08:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=750485&title=good-toddlers#750485 <![CDATA[Good toddlers : Aww I just needed this... Harry...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=750451&title=good-toddlers#750451 Author: arohanui
Subject: 28164
Posted: 18 August 2009 at 12:46pm

Aww I just needed this...

Harry (18 months)
- loves giving other kids cuddles and kisses
- says 'please' and 'thankyou'
- has amazing rhythm and loves drumming
- has such a gorgeous smile and laugh
- is a great climber!
- can happily entertain himself
- is really good at tidying up
- loves helping me unload the dishwasher
- loves singing and doing actions to songs
- gets so excited when he sees people he loves
- has a great bond with his relatives and our close friends
- can communicate what he wants so clearly
- happily leaves his dummy and muzzie when it's not sleep time
- has a new word every day
- loves fruit and would eat it all day if I let him
- is really good at feeding himself
- has long 'conversations' with daddy/granny/grandma on the phone
- is really sensible and careful when he climbs, I'm never afraid that he'll fall cos he has sure footing
- is so sweet with his "bubba" doll, puts him to bed and feeds him and pushes him around in the pushchair
- lifts up my top to see the "baby" and gives my puku kisses
- knows his body parts in English and Maori

OK so I got a little (ha!) carried away but it's just what I needed to do today... sometimes it's hard to focus on what's not going right rather than all the wonderful things our toddlers DO do ]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:46:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=750451&title=good-toddlers#750451 <![CDATA[Good toddlers : There ARE lots of lovely things...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=750372&title=good-toddlers#750372 Author: xLUCKYx
Subject: 28164
Posted: 18 August 2009 at 11:32am

There ARE lots of lovely things about our toddlers - great idea Bombshell, it's nice to look at all these great qualities and after all that is what we are supposed to be doing, focusing on the positive and ignoring the negative.

Gabrielle (22mths) is;

-A lovely happy natured girl
-Is fun loving and cheeky (cute cheeky)
-Makes everybody around her smile
-Talks to everyone at the supermarket
-Loves having a bath
-Loves her food and eats well by herself at the table
-Talks really clearly and is eager to learn
-Sings and dances which is so cute and always makes me smile
-Has lovely manners
-Is caring and compassionate
-Gives the most gorgeous bear hugs
-Has the cutest laugh

Edited by alyxw]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:32:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=750372&title=good-toddlers#750372 <![CDATA[Good toddlers : I can add my Sam to this list...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=750256&title=good-toddlers#750256 Author: mamanee
Subject: 28164
Posted: 18 August 2009 at 9:43am

I can add my Sam to this list but I could probably make a big list swinging the other way too!

*Eats lots of different foods and heaps of fruit
*Will pat my head and say 'It's alright mummy' if I am sick or sore somewhere
*Shares his toys nicely when others are around and never pushes or hits, he is very gentle
*Is very strange and kooky with his expressions and weird antics which makes me laugh ALL the time
*Is very friendly and confident and adaptable to situations
*Is happy to go off with his dad and family even though it really upsets me. If he was upset I would be worse.
*Mostly sleeps 12-13 hours a night and will go down at 7 and be asleep within 5 minutes.
*Can flirt the pants of ANY female who comes anywhere near him, he is a total ladies man and I feel proud when people tell me how lovely he is

I could go on. We had a terrible day yesterday because he will NOT apologise for the naughty things that he does and will battle with me AND win because he is so stubborn, but today is another day and he is being lovely again so yesterday is forgotten. ]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:43:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=750256&title=good-toddlers#750256 <![CDATA[Good toddlers : awww good idea...mine is only...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=750216&title=good-toddlers#750216 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 28164
Posted: 18 August 2009 at 9:14am

awww good idea...mine is only 18 months but still

*is a brilliant eater
*sleeps well unless teething
*gives cuddles and a hand pat on the shoulder!
*face lights up when he sees people esp his Dad
*understands almost every instruction
*feeds himself better every day
*has a brilliant, cheeky personality
*lights up my life every day]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:14:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=750216&title=good-toddlers#750216 <![CDATA[Good toddlers : Well of course I have to add Samantha...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=750188&title=good-toddlers#750188 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 28164
Posted: 18 August 2009 at 8:44am

Well of course I have to add Samantha to this one.

*Is super duper confident
*Speech is improving in leaps and bounds
*Sleeps 14 hours a night
*Always says please
*Usually says Thank you
*Is great at sharing (even things she loves)
*Is beautiful
*takes wonderful care of her pregnant Mummy
*Very rarely complains about being dragged everywhere I go
*Loves her friends

I could go on forever - however I won't add anything about food because that side of things isn't so great at the moment ]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:44:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=750188&title=good-toddlers#750188 <![CDATA[Good toddlers : Gives me the biggest bear hugs Has...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=750177&title=good-toddlers#750177 Author: MummyFreckle
Subject: 28164
Posted: 18 August 2009 at 8:38am

Gives me the biggest bear hugs

Has just learnt to blow kisses

Tries to count - but everything is "treeeee" at the moment!

Is starting to learn colours - if you ask him what colour something is - its usually "red" in his opinion!!

Was super gentle with our old pussy cat and gave her lots of kisses (he is missing her a lot - we put her down on the weekend)

He has long conversations in jibberish to his Nana on the phone

He helps set the table, but getting the placemats out of the drawer and puts them on the table!! (then climbs into the drawer to sit!!!)

Eats lots of fruit and veges

He is brave, and has no fear of heights / falling !! (Yikes!)

He really loves (and hero worships) his older cousin who is 4!

He makes horsey noises when he rides his rockign horse - its adorable!

He is lovely at the moment - even with the tantrums and meltdowns!

 

]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:38:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=750177&title=good-toddlers#750177 <![CDATA[Good toddlers : a march toddler thing for most...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=750086&title=good-toddlers#750086 Author: Bombshell
Subject: 28164
Posted: 17 August 2009 at 10:38pm

a march toddler thing for most of that too Farttarts...LOL!

more good toddler stories....]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:38:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=750086&title=good-toddlers#750086 <![CDATA[Good toddlers : oooh good idea... I try not to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=750075&title=good-toddlers#750075 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 28164
Posted: 17 August 2009 at 10:14pm

oooh good idea... I try not to focus on drama queen stuff but it takes over, lol. Here's some good stuff...

* can count
* loves eating anything, no food really puts her off
* speaks clearly and well
* Very loving and cuddly
* SUPER confidant
* mostly happy
* loves her brothers (and rest of her fam, but mostly the boys)
* dosen't mind if I leave her
* sleeps well at night
* communicates her feelings and thoughts well
* smells yummy and lets me play with her hair
* is a girly girl and I love that]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:14:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=750075&title=good-toddlers#750075 <![CDATA[Good toddlers : I feel blessed - and hope some...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=750070&title=good-toddlers#750070 Author: Bombshell
Subject: 28164
Posted: 17 August 2009 at 10:05pm

I feel blessed - and hope some others do too as there is not enough positivity around about our toddlers...

My 29 month old -
*eats veges, fruit and i can even use them to bribe her!!!
*eats her meals and uses big girl cutlery and tablewear (so i forgive fingers on occasion)
*doesnt have a sweet tooth (positive as I get to eat a leftover afghan!!LOL)
*plays pretty nicely with others, shares, and understands the concept
*has few tantrums - and when she does it is truly laughable and she just gets over it!
*sleeps 12-13 hours every night
*holds a conversation with me and people, she is totally adaptable
*is sociable and afraid of very little (bloody big bad wolf story does NOT help nor does going on a bear hunt but otherwise ok!!!)
*goes into time out willingly and usually does it in one take and then apologizes and gets on with the task at hand - even in middle of a restuarant
*and best of all tells me she loves me...

more positive toddlers please.... ]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:05:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28164&PID=750070&title=good-toddlers#750070