We've got a smart little cookie!

 Ryan and I were both shocked after moving Kellyn to a toddler bed because we had no problems with her getting out of bed when it was bed time. She quickly figured out that she is able to get out of her own bed. So, essentially for the last 2-3 months we have been battling her to stay in bed every, single, night. As of late the battling has gotten later and later, until almost 10:30 some nights. We've asked around and it seems like the only thing to do, and the most suggested by doctors, is to get one of those child protection door knobs (where you have to pinch the plastic cover to get the door to open). So, after much debating and trying other things first we finally resorted to getting one of those door knobs.



Tonight, when putting Kellyn to bed I told her that if she chooses to get out of bed that she would be stuck. Shockingly, she got out of bed. She stood at the door crying and knocking for 10-15 minutes before I went in to console her. I told her that she again, would not be able to get out of her room if she got out of bed. She said, "I'll be stuck? I need to stay in bed." I told her yes and that I'd see her in the morning.


Ryan was in the shower and I was watching my guilty pleasure (Vampire Diaries) and I thought I heard something in her room, but I didn't hear anything else so I continued in the glory of my show. During a commercial I got up to see if she was asleep. Much to my surprise she was awake, with her light on, and with no pants on!

(Backstory, she has a stool that she pushes around everywhere to get things that are out of her reach or turn on a light). I went into her room and she was playing with her toys. I asked she didn't have her pants on and she said, "I pottied in my pull up and needed new panties." (another back story, she hasn't figured out that she puts one leg in each hole of her panties... so she puts two legs in one hole and pulls up her panties. So, her little hinney is exposed and her panties are bunched up around her waist.) I got her dressed and took away her stools and told her to go to sleep.


I've often been amazed by her problem solving skills for a two year old, but tonight she almost out did herself. I couldn't be mad at her. I was actually somewhat proud of her and her ornery ways!  

Santa

Kellyn has been obsessed with Santa as of late and it's probably my fault. I made her a video on the portable north pole, which is a video of Santa telling her to be good.  with her recent obsession I thought it would be a good idea to take her to meet the real Santa. While waiting for him she was talking a really good game. She was going to sit on his lap and tell him that she wanted books- nothing else. When she got up to Santa she was fine talking to him, but when I tried to get her to sit on his lap she freaked out and said "I just stand by him".  She did tell him that she wanted books-scary ones. All in all, it was a pretty good visit.

Battling a 2 year old

As of lately it seems like everything is a battle with Kellyn. Lately she will say she is hungry and then insist on a particular meal, but then she won't eat that meal. She will then say she is starving come bed time. To be frank, I'm tired of it! So, last night I decided that I was not going to deal with these shenanigans. She refused to eat her quesadilla  that she HAD to have. So I told her she had to sit with me on the couch until she decided to eat her meal or go to bed.

I told her that were fighting and I was not going to allow her to have any fun until she eats. That meant no playing, no watching moving, nothing but sitting at the couch.  She cried and continued to refuse to eat for over an hour. Ryan walked into the room and she said, "mommy and me are fighting".

I finally won, an hour and a half later. So although she looks so cute and sweet, she is also independent, determined and stubborn. Which I can't complain because that is the type of person I would like her to grow into. However, I will continue to be the more stubborn one! I'm sure this is just the start of our battles.



She is pretty cute though! :)



Funny things Kellyn says

A few weeks ago she couldn't reach something and said, "Mom, I have a difficulty"

When asking where Peppe was she said, "He must be getting me a pop."

After buying groceries that lady asked me if I wanted cash back Kellyn said, "I want cash back!"

Last night after eating for my birthday Kellyn was trying to get Ryan's wallet and she said, "I have no money. I need money Daddy! I've got to go shopping."

While eating last night she was looking around at all the people, she must have found some people she found interesting because she yelled across the restaurant, "Hey, People!" When telling her not to yell she said, "I just want to talk to the people."

One evening she was particularly whinny and cranky. While taking her bath she said, " I'm cranky, must be tired!"

One days she wanted me to sing to happy song ( if your happy and you know it). I had sang one line and she said, " stop mom, your not good."

Imaginary friend

About a month ago Kellyn starting talking about Peppe (he is french so you must enunciate the pe at the end. She will correct you if you don't enunciate the end!). I came to the conclusion that Peppe was not a real person, but her imaginary friend. This is what I've learned about Peppe:

• He is a boy
• He is scared of adults
• He fights off monsters

One day she put herself in timeout and in asking why she was in timeout it came out that she hit Peppe. It appears that Peppe is somewhat of a wimp... She frequently talks to Peppe when playing in her room or riding in the car. Last night this following conversation happened between her and Peppe....

Kellyn: Peppe, don't eat my jacket! You know better than that, I'm going to have to spank your butt! I told you no! You need to listen! You know better than that!

This went on for a good 10 minutes. Finally, Kellyn stated, You need to stop Peppe needs to get out. He can't listen. I told her that I couldn't stop and Peppe would get out when we got home. She has developed some imagination!

Although, I've never seen Peppe, I'm assuming he looks like this little dude.

Arkansas

We went to Arkansas for the Tennessee vs. Arkansas football game. While we were there we went to my
cousin Brandon's state playoff high school game and took family pictures. Here are some of the pics.
Enjoy!

All of us

Kellyn and Kalen

Kalen, Kellyn and Khloe.. Wearing KU, K-State, and Mizzou... This could cause problems later on life.

Painting

Since it has been cold and not so warm/sunny outside we have been doing "fun" things inside. Kellyn has recently developed a love for painting. I made home made finger paints, but I think i let it cook too long because it came out somewhat... chunky. Oh well, she still enjoyed making a mess!

 She also has a new love for finger painting. She has done so well in only coloring on the paper and I've been rather impressed. One day, I showed her how to paint on her hand and then make a hand print. That was an obvious mistake- this is what she now does when she paints.

I was putting dishes away while she was painting. I look up and she says, "Look, I'm putting on my make up. I look like you!" Luckily, it was water color and easily came off!