One of our yayas has gone back to her province for her annual two-week vacation. Times like this remind me to think of ways we can be more efficient at home. It is also the perfect opportunity for the kids to learn new things.
I admit, now that the kids have matured, they are less handful. They still drive me crazy when they fight over toys and about who gets to pretend what during playtime. However, they are more "independent." Bettina doesn't need to be held all the time. Javi can go up and down the stairs by himself. Even Johann can be asked to watch over his younger siblings.
I am glad that they are all in that stage where they can play by themselves. I am even more pleased that we no longer need to entertain each child all the time. We no longer watch them with eagle eyes. At this time, we only need one yaya to oversee the three children.
I wonder how long should we wait till we allow our eldest to bathe all by himself? When should we start insisting that they sleep in their own room? At this stage, how much independence and responsibility can we give our children?
I kept referring to my childhood for these things. But I have a very vague memory of how those things happened. Maybe I'll just wait for Johann to clue me in.
I admit, now that the kids have matured, they are less handful. They still drive me crazy when they fight over toys and about who gets to pretend what during playtime. However, they are more "independent." Bettina doesn't need to be held all the time. Javi can go up and down the stairs by himself. Even Johann can be asked to watch over his younger siblings.
I am glad that they are all in that stage where they can play by themselves. I am even more pleased that we no longer need to entertain each child all the time. We no longer watch them with eagle eyes. At this time, we only need one yaya to oversee the three children.
I wonder how long should we wait till we allow our eldest to bathe all by himself? When should we start insisting that they sleep in their own room? At this stage, how much independence and responsibility can we give our children?
I kept referring to my childhood for these things. But I have a very vague memory of how those things happened. Maybe I'll just wait for Johann to clue me in.
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