Jun 12, 2008

Growing Pains

Do you believe in growing pains? I do! There are just certain phases that Camryn goes through where her attitude is less than desirable, and she just seems uncomfortable being herself. During these times, she also complains about various aches and pains - most recently, she's said her leg hurts, her body hurts, etc. Last night at church she was whiny, didn't listen, and was just in a general funk, and that is not usually her. She's started crying when we put her in the nursery, and she used to adore the nursery. She's started crying again at bedtime, and we were slowly moving past that point. Also, this is not related to growing pains in particular, but I guess it's just part of her growing up. She had started picking up phrases and words we would rather her not say. Yesterday morning as I was getting her dressed she said, "Don't talk to me." Well, I swiftly handled that little situation. Then, last night, as she was running over to Jason to tell him goodnight, she tripped and turned around and said, "Stupid thing!" Now, we are very careful not to say words like stupid, dumb, crap, etc., around her because we obviously don't want her repeating them! So, we know she probably heard it at daycare or church, and just told her not to say it again. Having a 2 year old wears me out sometimes.

4 comments:

Alison said...

Caleb gets growing pains as well. They are very real- just ask your hubby. He used to get them as a child. I guess you and I just never grew enough to warrant pains. :)

Also, I can assure you that Camryn didn't learn that word here. I hate that kids can hear a bad phrase ONCE and remember it FOREVER. Once, while at the zoo, Caleb heard a kid say, "Oh my (not gosh)" and repeated it. We had to have a little talk about that one. Now, if he hears someone say it, he says, "some people say that, but I don't 'cause that makes God sad."

While Camryn didn't learn that particular phrase here, if she starts saying things like, "You're such a silly", "ghee whizz", "Dang-nit" or "What in the world?" then our household will be completely to blame. :)

Love you!

Anonymous said...

Emily said...
Ahh...I remember the days of the growing pains!!! So I know exactly what Camryn is going through!
Emily

Anonymous said...

SE said...
I never had pains...I guess like Alison said, it's because I didn't grow very much. In fact, my mom and I were discussing this recently and the last time I grew (vertically!) was in the seventh grade to 5'1". Wow...sad.

Anonymous said...

Well, I thought Camryn was just crying because Troy was. It seems if one starts, then they all cry.