AW: I taught DS "be soft!"

sunshine723 · January 2009

I rarely AW, but I had to bring this up. DS loves to yank on my hair like it's a rope attached to a giant bell. So I have tried telling him "be soft" and noticed that he would gently copy me "petting" my hair (well, he flicked) after I would say it. I wasn't totally sure that he was listening though- thought it was maybe a fluke.

Then yesterday when I let him pet our pugs I kept saying "be soft" because he usually tries to poke their eyeballs and he also pinches their ears and fur. But this time he softly put his open hand on the top of their head! It was so cute. Ok , brag over.

Califlorida · January 2009

aw, that's sweet

my FIL taught dd "nice" for touching his face. so it works like a charm whenever she's pinching we just say nice and she instantly changes her approach.

JaysGrl32903 · January 2009

That's awesome!! Good job!! Big Smile

sunshine723 · January 2009

that's awesome! I guess they are sponges from a young age. I never thought he paid attention.

sunshine723 · January 2009

cali- actually I think I remember you mentioning once that your FIL did that, andthat's what made me think to try that.

Temp778367875008010 · January 2009

Yay, that's awesome! I'm working with DS on "be gentle" and he's getting it.

BTW, I share a birthday with your DS.

sunshine723 · January 2009

hey you'll have a mother's day bday this year.

sunshine723 · January 2009

hey you'll have a mother's day bday this year!

Temp778367875008010 · January 2009

Yay, that's fun...even if I know I'll only get 1 present from DH...oh well, better than nothing. Maybe I'll get 2 since its a big birthday (30).

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