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We went to church today. We picked Saturday mass so that it was less crowded. We tried sitting in with the congregation, but as soon as we got into the seat, my 14 month old went crazy. Wanted the pens, papers, books, etc and wanted to walk up and down the aisle. We tried calming him, but of course, no way, so we heading into the cry room. In the cry room, there was another boy, 19 months, and a girl, not sure how old, but probably close to my son's age. He was still loud. Louder than the rest. I kept looking at this 19 month old boy, who is quietly playing, next to us, wondering, and hoping that Brett would calm down when he is 19 months, but then I kept wondering, am I messing something up to make him this way? The little girl was cute and didn't do much until her dad took her out and let her run around.
Maybe all boys this age do this and maybe parents in my church just decided to leave them home, but I just want to see if anyone has any tips to survive this stage of toddlerhood without totally embarrassing all of us.
Thanks. |
| Posted by Lisa on 05/04/2008 12:13 AM
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It's a toddler thing! Maybe you can try talking him out and running him around a little before church so he has his energy run down a little. Let's face it... church is not that exciting and when you are 14 months old you don't even know what is going on so there is no chance for it to catch your attention. Sitting still takes practice and most little boys are not wired to sit still. All you can do is keep practicing or you and your husband can attend different masses until you think he is ready to sit still for a little longer.
Good luck,
Kate
Mother of 3 boys (and 2 girls who never sat still either!) |
| posted by Kate on 05/04/2008 12:30 AM
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| Thanks so much. I guess we are the only ones to brave it. I'll show this post to my husband. I am sure he'll enjoy it. |
| posted by Lisa on 05/04/2008 01:10 AM
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Lisa;
My youngest boy was born with a very loud voice. At one point, I even took him to the doctor thinking it was a hearing problem. He is now 6yrs and still talks very loud and we have to keep reminding him to use his "indoor" voice. I have learned that he is just a very outgoing child(who I have a hard time with in our Church service too)that has an outgoing personality.
I will tell you this though, if you start to teach him at home to use his indoor voice at the age he is now..it might be a little easier for him to be reminded in Church...Rebee |
| posted by Rebecca on 05/07/2008 08:16 AM
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| Thanks Rebee! I know what you mean. Most of the time it's funny, but definitely not appropriate at church! He just gets so excited over everything and its cute, but exhausting telling him to shhh all of the time. We have resorted to going to loud, family restaurants, which is fine with me because he doesn't make anyone mad and the wait staff love him. I'll try the indoor voice thing. He is really good at "no" already and even helps me pick up his toys (sometimes). Maybe he'll get the indoor voice sooner than I think. Thank you again! Lisa |
| posted by Lisa on 05/07/2008 11:17 AM
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