I think I posted about our trip last week. I took Max gutter bowling with two of his friends. It was so cute. They all loved the bowling shoes and rolling the the ball down this metal ramp. It was fun to do for about an hour and then the kids were done. I was actually amazed that Max stayed in our two lanes for the entire time, despite some other families being there and playing as well. Max is a really good kid. I think I get spoiled because he is good and so when he is tired or not feeling well, it is tough. I am not saying that he does not have his moments but they are few and far between. Generally if I keep my kid moving constantly, which is what he enjoys, then he is pretty happy. I watch other moms who have to discipline minute to minute. I am grateful that Max is not that way.
I have noticed that Max needs a good morning activity to tire him out for his nap. He just needs some stimulation for at least an hour or hour and a half and then he winds down for thirty minutes and then he drinks a bottle and falls asleep. Some kids are fine just chillin’..but not Max..he likes to be moving constantly. Since he loves to be on the move, we are usually in the car for the start of his nap but as I mentioned before, I have perfected the “sleeping baby from car to stroller and into laundry room” move. I have also noticed that Max needs to be asleep for at least 5 minutes and that he cannot be sick or teething really bad during this time because then he does not go into deep sleep and then he wakes and then I am screwed.
Thank goodness I feel pretty good because I do not know how I would take care of a go go toddler if all I wanted to do was lay on the couch during pregnancy.
stephanie says:
How cute. Our kids love bowling with that thing too. I am happy that you are feeling good as well. What a shame if it were different! Hope you have had a great weekend.
October 12th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
christy says:
You are really lucky that Max sleeps in the car. Porgie will only sleep in her crib. It really limits what we can do during the day.
October 12th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Amanda says:
My kids love ten pin too. It’s great fun!
It’s amazing what you can get done in that hour or so that they are sleeping!!
My youngest, who’s 3, doesn’t take a nap anymore
October 13th, 2008 at 3:02 am
chelle says:
hehe what fun!!! I find my son NEEDS activity all day, where my daughter is content to play quietly.
October 15th, 2008 at 9:49 am
Em says:
Bowling…what a good idea think we need to be trying this one!! looks fun!!
We have the same with naps he needs tiring now or he doesnt go down
October 16th, 2008 at 4:11 am
Mrs. F says:
I have never seen that metal ramp before. I bet that was helpful! So cute!
October 17th, 2008 at 1:27 pm