Our first born child knew the definition of No well before he ever got himself into too much trouble. A simple No would always result in him moving away from something I didn't want him to touch.
Over the years I've had many clients ask me how I am able to keep all my books and bits and pieces in place on our coffee table with a little one in the house. I have always been a firm believer in leaving all my precious objects around the house and teaching my children to respect my things which will eventually become theirs {whether they like it or not}.
HOWEVER, I have to say that I have entered into a completely new way of life with our Max. Ever since Christmas I have had one very tall pile of books perched right in the middle of our coffee table. Not because this is a new way I am experimenting with arranging my things. It is the result of a child who seems to have determination which rivals my own.
Late this afternoon I had an appointment at Betty's lovely home and as I was leaving I spotted her big old amazing tree bearing lots of fruit. She very generously offered me a few which I brought home and placed into one of my vintage blue and white plates. I bravely placed it on our coffee table amongst my other things. It took Max about 5 seconds to arrive at the coffee table. He snatched his very own lemon out of my lemon bowl and then proceeded to put it into his mouth. I said no and then I said no again and then again...I think I am starting to sound like a broken record!
I caught the moment with my camera and then I moved the lemons to higher ground. It seems I need to work out a plan of attack as I can't keep this Leaning Tower of Pisa book arrangement thing happening...
Any tips?xx