Discipline & My Children, Part 1

I was fortunate to meet the wonderful and gracious Heidi Murkoff, author of the very well-known "What to Expect When Expecting" series of books.  I just happen to be working the booth for Miralax at the AAP show (American Academy of Pediatrics) in May 2011.  I got my lunch break and decided to shop the floor and see what vendors might be worth visiting.  I saw this teeny-tiny little woman, a lovely site who seemed very interesting to me-she had a entourage; I guess I was needing this woman's advice and she was willing to give it. 

Keep in mind, I do not know who this woman is but that she authored a book of some sort.  I just walked right up to her without any reservation and began to pour out my heart about the current state of my parenting: my year and a half year old twins were hitting, biting, and we'll you name it, they were doing it.  It appalled some of the other parents in the Mommy and Me classes I was involved in back in New York but don't worry I did the right thing, I quickly removed them from the situation and disciplined them later. 

On with the cool Heidi story: when she heard my plight she asked me for a hug and told me it would be alright (and to go to page 167-168 in her new book she was autographing).  No seriously, she told me it could be a call for attention (twins are famous for this), or sensory overload, and just a normal phase of their development.

I was somewhat relieved and then my consciousness kicked in and I was reminded that there were several fans behind me waiting for an autograph.  I quickly moved aside and thanked her for the wisdom and hoped that their behavior would simply STOP.  BTW-I was floored that I received a free copy of her book "What to Expect The Second Year." (grateful)

Eventually the behavior did wane and now it's just an occasional bump or "love hit".   I can relate to that feeling, Patrick and I are like that when it counts the most.  Thanks Heidi for caring more and for sharing your generous wisdom with all of us.  Your book is on the kitchen table for quick reference!!