A New Approach to Discipline

Our sweet little Elle has a little devilish side to her. She knows when she is going to get in trouble and gives us a HUGE smile. I don't want to turn in to the mom that yells all the time. Plus, "no" clearly is not working for her. It was time to check out my resources...I found that kids under the age of two need a different kind of discipline. Basically they know they are doing something wrong and just want attention. They explained that instead of getting angry, you should give them a hug and tell them, I love you, but I do not love what you are doing. As she was turning the TV off this morning and driving her dad nuts, I tried it and it seemed to work. Let's see if it continues. I just want to raise a calm, secure and well behaved beauty.

Comment from Grandpa Chuck

Your Grandpa Chuck wanted to leave a moment but was not able to do so. Here is what he asked me to post:
"the little doll Elle is the best part of the everyday loving life I live...gc(grandchuck)"
I know your G/G Groseth feel the same. Your Grandma always lets us know if we haven't posted new photos of you up on your website. I know she likes to start her day drinking coffee and looking at you!

13 Months Old

It is so hard to believe our little baby is 13 months old!!! I look at her today and can't believe how much our life has changed since she was born last July. She started out as a helpless little baby who was not able to do anything for herself. She has grown into an active little toddler who enjoys getting in to trouble and keep her parents on her toys.
Height - approximately 29.5 inches
Weight - approximately 20 pounds
Mode of mobility - crawling yet walking is soon to come
Current words - mama, dada, "What's that?", "What's this?", bye bye and pants
Favorite toys - water bottles along with items with which she is not supposed - i.e. remote controls, phones, cords, etc.
Latest thing that drives us crazy - she likes to turn the TV on/off

Ellen Grace Groseth

Ellen Grace Groseth

Visit From Auntie Sanna

Sanna came on Thursday August 24th and stayed with us until the 27th. She hadn't seen Elle since December so it was like meeting her all over again. So much can change in a baby's life in 8 months!!! She was a tiny little baby who couldn't roll over on her own who is now an active little toddler - crawling like crazy and finding trouble around every corner she can! Elle warmed up to her immediately and by the end of the weekend, we were convinced her "sa-sa" sounds were Elle's version of Sanna.
Unfortunately, the weather was cool and rainy for half of her stay so we weren't able to do too many outdoor activities. Brent and Elle were able to walk with Sanna to the park on Saturday and we made a last minute trip to the State Fair on Sunday.
We miss Sanna already. We are looking forward to our next Groseth visitor - Grandma:) very soon. I know Auntie Sanna can't wait to see her niece (and maybe her brother and s-i-l too) in December in Jackson Hole!