We were having problems putting David to bed during the past week when David's grandma visited us. He wouldn't stay in bed with grandma and always wanted either James or I to stay in bed until he fell asleep, which was a bit problematic. Not to mention, he would wake up in the middle of the night and came running into our room, screaming when he didn't see us. So, we decided to do something different once grandma left.
We let him cry to sleep again, alone. He cried for an hour last night before falling asleep. And he cried for another hour around 4 am. It was heartbreaking but I think it's necessary. Otherwise, we'll be in trouble when the baby arrives! Today, he didn't cry much when I told him to go nap. So, I hope he'll be better tonight. *cross my fingers*
I've been stressed out lately though I thought I won't have time to worry about it. David has been using more Chinese compared to Korean when he talks. He uses 'papa', 'mama', 'popo', 'gong gong' a lot when his grandma was here. So grandma was a bit frustrated. She wants him to at least call her grandma in Korean. And the stubborn David kept calling her 'po po' no matter how many times we tried to correct him. He just wouldn't listen. I know it made grandma sad but we can't really force things to happen quickly. sigh* So, I think James' parents are a bit upset over the issue. And I guess, the mother is supposed to teach the child, right? sigh* I don't know, I'm already tired being the way I am. Tired of telling David not to do things that he is not supposed to do everyday. And I'm trying to get some English into his head. Not to mention cramming in some potty training. I'm tired! Geez. I guess I should go with the flow and not stress out, otherwise the poor kid will go nuts too!
We went to have an ultrasound today. To check if the baby's head is down and see how her growth is. Her head is indeed down, she is measuring a bit small, almost 5.5 lbs. So, if I eat well and if she's full term, she'll probably be about 7 lbs. Well, I'm not so worried. I don't think I'll be having an 8 or 9 lbs baby, like most people here anyway. David was excited when he went with us this morning. He was so impatient as we were waiting for the nurse to call on us. He kept saying, 'mei mei?', 'mei mei?' until we went in. I guess he is very eager to meet his younger sister. I wonder how he'll be when he actually sees the baby.
We let him cry to sleep again, alone. He cried for an hour last night before falling asleep. And he cried for another hour around 4 am. It was heartbreaking but I think it's necessary. Otherwise, we'll be in trouble when the baby arrives! Today, he didn't cry much when I told him to go nap. So, I hope he'll be better tonight. *cross my fingers*
I've been stressed out lately though I thought I won't have time to worry about it. David has been using more Chinese compared to Korean when he talks. He uses 'papa', 'mama', 'popo', 'gong gong' a lot when his grandma was here. So grandma was a bit frustrated. She wants him to at least call her grandma in Korean. And the stubborn David kept calling her 'po po' no matter how many times we tried to correct him. He just wouldn't listen. I know it made grandma sad but we can't really force things to happen quickly. sigh* So, I think James' parents are a bit upset over the issue. And I guess, the mother is supposed to teach the child, right? sigh* I don't know, I'm already tired being the way I am. Tired of telling David not to do things that he is not supposed to do everyday. And I'm trying to get some English into his head. Not to mention cramming in some potty training. I'm tired! Geez. I guess I should go with the flow and not stress out, otherwise the poor kid will go nuts too!
We went to have an ultrasound today. To check if the baby's head is down and see how her growth is. Her head is indeed down, she is measuring a bit small, almost 5.5 lbs. So, if I eat well and if she's full term, she'll probably be about 7 lbs. Well, I'm not so worried. I don't think I'll be having an 8 or 9 lbs baby, like most people here anyway. David was excited when he went with us this morning. He was so impatient as we were waiting for the nurse to call on us. He kept saying, 'mei mei?', 'mei mei?' until we went in. I guess he is very eager to meet his younger sister. I wonder how he'll be when he actually sees the baby.
cute cute...david david... ck ck ck ck
you know what... it is inevitable that the kid will follow whoever spend more time with the kids, including language. Please don't blame yourself. I know how frustrated it can be but nothing really you can do unless he wants to himself. I have been "forcing" KK to say "gou gou" instead of "dog". I know it is a silly thing. But now, i just let her as long as she is right anyway, it is a dog no matter in what language.
Being said that, it is understandable that the grandma would be upset and frustrated but it also needs two-sided effort. She can try to teach him lots more Korean when she is around... ^^
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