When Trinity was about two and a half years old, she wanted a lot of freedom. Still do, but not to that extent. My burden of keeping Miss T in sight wasn't easy, I learned how to apply tough love in Tackling My Daughter.She is currently at the stage of asking for help, even if she isn't in need of help. She has the need to be close by, not like before when she couldn't wait to get rid of my hand.
The only way to keep Miss T at bay then was strapped up in a harness. We received it for Christmas and I had no idea what it was for, not until 11 months later when Miss T decided she needed to explore everything.
We were keeping scores to see how many times she would try to run-off. If she can walk and be independently attached, she was getting great reports.
At times, her urge to run was so strong that she took us with her. Needless to say, since she turned three the harness is broken and so has the habit. We all can relax now, because Miss T doesn't need it anymore.
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This post brings back memories of mine when they were that age. We had 3 kids under 3 and a half years so we made good use of harnesses etc to keep everyone safe and close by; especially when we were travelling abroad etc.
ReplyDeleteNice shot - they grow up too quickly!
ReplyDeleteBoy! Do I understand this dilemma. My baby boy nearly gave me a heart attack more than once. ! :-) Good job on getting through this with Miss T!
ReplyDeletethe stages of growing up, glad to see that she is now free from the harness.
ReplyDeleteI think those little harnesses and straps are a great idea. They allow a small child to explore but still give moms peace of mind in knowing where their child is at all times. That is a really cute photo of Trinity.
ReplyDeleteha ha ha
ReplyDeleteglad you finally figured it out.
it looked great on her.
she is so cute... i want that backpack. hahahaha
ReplyDelete@fredamansYes, she doesn't really mind the harness.
ReplyDelete@Anne Lyken-GarnerThree, under three? Wow, you are good. But at least now, it's all the same problems and phases. I think the harness is a great idea, kids wander off and they really don't know where or why they are heading most of the time.
ReplyDelete@The Clip CafeYes, time flies and it is a shame that when they are young we are to busy trying to provide
ReplyDelete@Judy Sheldon-WalkerYes, she is a lot better now, but the twos were harder. She was so exploratory.
ReplyDelete@betchaiShe hasn't used a stroller for a while now either. It is really a change!
ReplyDelete@SquirrelQueenShe was persistence and always pushing the boundaries just a bit more. The results, the straps broke.
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