Taking care of Paisley Grace and doing things my daughter's way is exactly the challenge I thought it would be! Becky and I have totally different ideas on baby issues (some important, and some not so important). Does Paisley Grace get a pacifer, should she have a schedule, is it really necessary to do "paced" bottle feedings, and should Paisley Grace have to wear pants over her onesies? Let me just state for the record, that I do things Becky's way since she is the mommy. However, I have to confess to a lot of eye-rolling on my part!!!!
Today, I'm going to talk about the minor (to me, anyway) issue of always having to wear pants over her onesie! I had never heard of this one. A onesie is an all-in-one outfit with very convenient snaps at the bottom for diaper changing. Becky is adamant that pants must be worn over the onesie or Paisley Grace is half naked. I bunk at "camp convenience" - who needs pants when you have to change a diaper every 1/2 hr? (Yes, every 1/2 hr. - Paisley Grace is a highly productive "poop factory"). So, Becky, Paisley Grace, and I have joined what I call "THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS". Becky dresses Paisley Grace in her onesie, complete with cute little pants over the onesie. The first time I change a diaper; I take the pants off, and off they stay while Paisley Grace is at my house. This allows me to be a "quick change artist" in the diaper department. When Becky arrives to take Paisley Grace home, I put the pants back on her. So, here we are: Becky, Paisley Grace, and I, all members of "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" -a wonderful family pact that makes everyone happy. I only wish all the Paisley Grace issues were as easy to resolve.
Please leave a comment about a shared child-rearing experience that you have had. I'm still learning. And whatever you do, DONT BLINK or PAISLEY GRACE WILL BE GROWN!
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I know zero about child rearing but sure know lots about poop removal. After all, my compost pile is filled with it thanks to the horses. I vote for pants off. And think that Paisley Grace will be mortified when she's old enough to read of these adventures. TGIF Mimi.
Your fan, ML
I know Miss PG has so many adorable outfits that it is hard to pick what she will wear each day! But, I still vote for "convenience dressing" when she is at home. Doll her up when you take her out :)
Convenience AND comfort are important. If it's warm, no pants! When she begins crawling, pants for knee protection... Four grandchildren later, quick and comfortable won out for our family. Also, less laundry means saving our resources for more of those little people. :) "Grammy of 4"
When it is so hot outside, pants don't make any sense to me, but when it is cold, reason should prevail. What I had trouble with was the right combination of extra stuff when I left the house. When I had packed an extra top, he needed more diapers. When I had the diapers, I needed an additional bib! I don't think that I ever got the right combination and you can't take the whole house with you when you leave.
I believe this situation will eventually become a moot point once PG is able to add her views. At that time, you will be changing clothes more than you ever imagined.Until that happens, your pact seems both sensible and sensitive; Becky will enjoy your committment to the small things because the larger decisions are not decisions at all. The nurturing trust between mother and daughter have been extended to a new generation and new level by you both. Every new developmental stage has it challenges. Enjoy the moments before PG begins fully exploring her environment and the rules change again.
This is a hard one....
However I do remember what my mother told me.
Do not let your child run around in just a diaper & always keep shoes on them!
Good Luck
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