This weekend is my bestfriend's wedding.Prior to that she asked me who among my 3 kids is going to join her wedding entourage.She asked me and without batting an eyelash,I said child no.2.Child no.1 is well..bouncy and hyperactive.And child no.3 is too young and tantrum-prone.Child no.2 seemed like the choice because he's got milder temperament than the two.But as days went by,I'm starting to doubt my decision.Child no.2 refuses to be fitted for his vest and bowtie.Even his formal shoes and slacks without him screaming.I tried talking to him about the wedding and his role but he appears uninterested.I seriously doubt he's going to walk down that aisle as a bubble boy blowing bubbles smiling for everyone.I believe he's going to cling to daddy for the rest of the ceremony.With all those bubble boys and girls at the wedding (there are 12 of them),I hope he's not the only one who's going to have a meltdown.Haha.Desperate for help,I had to do my research on how to handle this uhm.."tough" not to mention embarassing situation just in case because it pays well to be ready especially with kids.These I learned:
1.Children under 5 cannot sit still and listen quietly to a lecture or speech.As expected,they will fidget in their seats and lose interest by the minute.It might help bringing along a small toy or activity books to make him occupied.
2.Pick an unobtrusive spot to avoid distracting the guests. If your child starts his drama and is going louder,silently whisk him out of the area.
3.Bring a change of clothes because kids being kids love to horse around and ruin their nice wedding clothes.
4.Let him have his snacks before and after the wedding.A hungry toddler is a cranky toddler.
5.If it's possible,let them practice walking down the aisle prior to the big day until they're comfortable with it.
6.Bribery works like a charm.Toys or candies..anything to make the kids march down the aisle.
Kids being unpredictable,there's always room for plenty of surprises.I hope mine is going to be a pleasant surprise and little boy is going to cooperate.I hope.(gulp!)I will keep you posted next time with the pictures.Mwah!
