Help! I am being held hostage by a toddler!

I have a toddler who would rather hang out with me than anything. Sounds good, huh? It might until you start living it. Libby is not doing well at playing by herself. I can only get her to play with things that she loves, if I am also playing. I am not sure how to change this. On one hand, she plays very well with groups or just another child, and that is huge. I am very proud of how well she does in that regard. This big step forward in her development has yet to happen and I need to nudge it along. I still am woefully lacking in me time, and I know that she needs to get there for her own sake. Nothing I have read has really given good suggestions that fit her. If anyone has ideas, please share.

We have had a busy week. Had a great breakfast with Rena and Lexa on Monday morning, aside from two monkeys climbing under the table and staring at other diners trying to eat. Went to Hillcrest to play there for a bit. It has a nice rec center and playground.

There are only two weeks left for tutoring at Longfellow. It has been great to see how far some kids have moved forward, and sad to see how others have not. I had really been looking forward to following them to third grade next year.

Today, we had Tenzing and Annie over for a playdate. I was worried about Annie since Tenzing and Libby are such space invaders, but she held her own. She loves to play with Merlie, and Merlie is happy to have her here. I could tell L & T got a bit too close a few times, but she handled it well. We had a very nice time together. I will be watching her a few more times while her Mom brings her brother to OT.

I don't know how it happened, but it is Memorial weekend. We will be working on getting our garage sale ready and have a bbq at my brother Keith's on Saturday night. A happy and safe Memorial weekend to everyone.

I do have to share that she is sitting on the floor (no nap today-sigh) and singing and making up stories about Tenzing. I know she will be fine, it's just my sanity that needs the reassurance once in a while :)