Trying new things

Lance ended up ill with croup and a virus at the same time, so we have been locked up in the house for over a week. He started getting better over the weekend and his energy came rushing back, which was lovely to see. It's not nice when it goes away and all he wants to do is hang on to me. It kind of brought me back to when he was little and I had to carry him everywhere and all the time. As much as I love a cuddle, personal space is something I need and value and I become almost claustrophobic when I have someone that close to me for days on end. Even if it is my son!

So this week we are fit and healthy and going all out. We have been out for morning walks every day and then on to some activity before lunch.
Monday we decided to go check out a so-called toddler group at brewers fayre, however it was as simple as you pay £3 and get to play for an hour and a half, and you can have your breakfast there while the kids play. It was fun, a great wee soft play but it definitely requires company since the mums are not interacting at all.
Tuesday we also tried something new. We went to a musical class at Coco's moo music down at calendar park. Which was lots of fun and Lance really enjoyed himself and all the new experiences. Coco is great, just simply one of those people that kids love instantly.
Wednesday was mini gym day same as every Wednesday. It was great today as alot of people didn't show up so lots of space for us to play and take our time. Lance did three laps around the obstacle course. Usually he does one then gets bored and loses focus.
In the afternoon we went to the milk barn for some late lunch and ice cream. They have a great play area aswell so Lance could play away while I waited on the food. I was trying to get someone to come with us but everyone had plans so on we went on our own.

I'm looking forward to the rest of the week. It's so nice to get out and socialise abit, even if we are on our own sometimes.

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Forbidden fruit

We have had a few battles lately. It's always the same thing. The obsession right now is the dog's water bowl or her bed.

He's always loved playing with water but for a year and a half he's never bothered about the dog's bowls and I thought to myself that we were lucky to have escaped that battle. Little did I know it was yet to come. Everything needs dipped and bathed in the water 💦. Time out after warning after time out and still no effect. Not even sitting in the same room and repeating the word no a million times will have any effect.

For some reason a new obsession about the dog's bed has emerged. I don't mind them cuddling up together and sharing space but the fact that he pushes her away so he can sit on her bed is just point blank bullying. I've tried to from day one differentiate what's the dog's things and what is Lance's, which has worked great until now.

Patience patience patience and consistency. Alot easier said than done but what other options do I have?

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