Toddlers are Quackers

[DwayneNLiz]

 

[BullChick]

I completely understand your concerns, is it thunder n lightning?

Yup!

 

[DwayneNLiz]

Yup!

That's my favorite I'm working to make it DD fav as well lol

 

[fisherlady]

@fisherlady @LittleMissPurdy
When Duckling was brought back this evening (after three hours), my brother-in-law made a big deal out of the mark on Duckling's arm. "She said she burned it on the stove." He said in a tone (may have been nothing. They all sound angry when they talk). I told him no, and he said they put some kind of medicine on it. He never asked me what caused it.
An hour later, in the tub, she was telling me about her boo-boo. I asked her where she got it, and she told me I gave it to her. What have they been saying to this child?!
I don't feel like crap for her getting hurt. That will happen in life. Heck! She has gotten sunburns and diaper rashes in their custody, not mine!
My problem is that I was not asked what happened. I was told that it was my fault, and they have been saying something to her to the same affect. That is the part that bothers me.
Can I really chalk it up to nothing? I mean their accusations. The burn is nothing. I am still not 100% it even happened in my custody. She had not mentioned it even once before tonight.

There is no way to defend yourself against people with the mentality and attitudes that her parents have, you can only continue to document what conditions she arrives in and the things you have to do to correct the problems. (Including money spent on clothing, supplies and food) Your only other option is legal action to gain custody. This would bring child welfare advocates into the mix (which her parents probably want to avoid) but it also can open a can of worms with family relationships and only you can decide if that will be something you can do. While I understand your frustration at his low brow mentality I know you have to tread carefully to avoid them using your obvious love of Duckling as a control weapon.
What you can do is make sure that she knows that you would never do anything to hurt her and her boo boo was an accident no matter what anyone else ever says . You don't ever have to let them blame you for things.
She will grow up knowing she is loved and they can't change that....

 

[BullChick]

Thank you. I needed to be sure that I didn't need to put on my gloves over this.
Speaking of which... Her supplies for helping in the coop came. I figure she will be more comfortable with a bandana over her face than a dust mask when needed.

Are those leather gloves not the cutest?!

 

[fisherlady]

Thank you. I needed to be sure that I didn't need to put on my gloves over this.
Speaking of which... Her supplies for helping in the coop came. I figure she will be more comfortable with a bandana over her face than a dust mask when needed.

Are those leather gloves not the cutest?!

A very cute looking set up! She will love it!
And the gloves are adorable!

 

[BullChick]

I can't say it wasn't necessary. She "needs" gear of her own!

 

[Chaos18]

Of course she needs the right tools for the job.

 

[BullChick]

 

[Kiki]

She is going to wake up so happy to see her new tools!

How exciting!