distraction is the key

i dare say it is true for many people, particularly children, that distraction is the key to achievement or happiness.
for instance when trying to feed percy a meal often the best way to achieve this is to give her an empty jar and lid and while she manipulates the lid on and off repeatedly, so will her jaw open and close repeatedly to allow me to slip a spoon of food in. achievement!

this morning when i took her to her child care centre she was a little unhappy during the time it took me to put her stroller, sleeping bag, bottles, nappies and change of clothes away. i then took her out into the playground to leave her with other children and a teacher. no sooner had her feet touched the ground than she lunged for a little rocking horse toy- don't get in the way of this baby on a mission! i hoisted her into it. i managed to get a kiss planted somewhere on her head as she manically rocked back and forth. my "good byes" and waves were barely noticed. much better than the tears that threatened only minutes before. happiness!