We often use this counting phrase
To get DD out the door
To make any trip an adventure
To encourage her to express excitement
We say ‘1-2-3…’ and DD finishes
Shouting cheerily and clearly her intention
How do you motivate yourself/family?
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22 Responses to “1-2-3…Go!”
Sara
I use “let’s go X” to gymnastics, play in the mud, to visit friends – anything better than standing around in the hallway 😉
melgallant
For some reason DD likes to bring her shoes into the kitchen and put them on there. So for us, it isn’t so much standing around in the hallway waiting to go as it is “standing around in the kitchen” – LOL. 🙂
iseeyoulookingatme
Oh, Mel, she is GORGEOUS! And, I love that shirt!!
melgallant
Caroline, I love that shirt too! She’s outgrown it now but it was an awesome consignment find. 🙂
Colleen
We’re on a similar page today!
“Last one is a stinky sock! Ready, set, GO!”
melgallant
Oh I like that approach too! 😛
ayala
She is beautiful! 🙂 nice!
melgallant
Thanks, Ayala. I adore her. 🙂
ayala
I’m sure 🙂
Melissa
Mostly I just don’t go out. Cuts down on the need to motivate. (Kidding! Sort of! Mostly!)
melgallant
Yes, I hear you. Sometimes staying in is all the energy I can muster too.
Brook @2bdancing
We like a good “race” so I’ll say, ” I’m going to *whatever* faster than you” or something like that.
melgallant
I bet that challenge gets you a giggle and a motivated little one ‘on the go’. 🙂
Shawna
I have run out of go, myself, and so it is a pleasure to see it so solidly in a moving, lovely, little girl.
melgallant
I hope you get your ‘go’ back soon!
Jingle
she is cute..keep going…
MelGallant
Thanks, Jingle. DD’s a lot of fun. 🙂
Kristi
I used to use this technique when my kids were little. Now if I say, 1….2…3….they reply “Bye”! lol That’s teenagers for you. I’m the only one “go-ing”!
Really enjoyed this Mel! Great job!
Tessa
counting still works for us, but unfortunately it’s in a more threatening manner…”you have 10 seconds to do so and so….10, 9, 8,” etc.
My boys are 5 and 10, and they inherited their mothers procrastination traits. ugh.
MelGallant
Tessa – I know those days are ahead of me too. I can hardly wait. 😉
cj Schlottman
Mel,
This is such a sweet post. It evokes memories of when my son was a toddler. Thanks for the memories……..cj
MelGallant
Thanks, CJ. I’m collecting memories of this time for later too. 🙂