CrazyCatLady
Member
- Joined
- Jul 29, 2016
- Messages
- 20
- Reason
- DX FIBRO
- Diagnosis
- 07/2016
- Country
- CA
- State
- ON
Hi, guys!
My only niece is turning 4 soon and starting school.
I usually see her for her birthday-- brave the city and drive down to visit with her.
I was the nanny for the first 2 years of her life and even though she doesn't recognize other family members, she always recognizes me and comes running when she sees me.
I was always very physical and would wrestle with her and throw her over my shoulder and crawl on the floor with her but now I can't do that.
This past Christmas time was bad and she was upset with me because I couldn't play with her much but I don't think there's a whole lot I could say to her to get her to understand because she just isn't equipped for it yet.
Back at Christmas time, I could still run around just fine but I can barely walk now and may need a cane soon.
So, I wanted to ask the forum-- for those of you who have small children of your own or who have relatives or work in childcare; how do you recommend explaining why I can't play with her like I used to?
How would you do it?
My only niece is turning 4 soon and starting school.
I usually see her for her birthday-- brave the city and drive down to visit with her.
I was the nanny for the first 2 years of her life and even though she doesn't recognize other family members, she always recognizes me and comes running when she sees me.
I was always very physical and would wrestle with her and throw her over my shoulder and crawl on the floor with her but now I can't do that.
This past Christmas time was bad and she was upset with me because I couldn't play with her much but I don't think there's a whole lot I could say to her to get her to understand because she just isn't equipped for it yet.
Back at Christmas time, I could still run around just fine but I can barely walk now and may need a cane soon.
So, I wanted to ask the forum-- for those of you who have small children of your own or who have relatives or work in childcare; how do you recommend explaining why I can't play with her like I used to?
How would you do it?