Posted by admin | Posted in Mommyhood, hypotonia | Posted on 22-08-2009
Tags: butt scoot, playdate, playground, toddler
We went to a playground on Friday for a playdate. I really didn’t want to go for two reasons. For one, it was super hot and humid. Two, I have been avoiding playgrounds for the past few months. Going to a playground always results in a meltdown.
Luke can still only use the toddler swings. He will see the other kids playing on the other playground equipment and want to join in, but he can’t. If I put him down, he will scoot in the mulch/dirt to try and play. It’s sad because I know he really wants to play and he doesn’t understand why he can’t. Once he can at least stand on his own, he can do more, but for now we are not going back to the playground:(
The poor little love, it must be so frustrating for him, not understanding why he can’t do things, & heartbreaking for you to watch his frustration.
That’s so wrong that you should miss out on simple joys like that.
I love playgrounds… but only when there are no other children! Very rare. I’m that mum you’ll see at the park freaking out if any other kids come near us, for fear of Kaia getting sick & ending up in hospital again.
I’ve stopped caring that other parents will think I am a nutso overprotective mum!