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WW – I’m Not Gonna Go There…

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… and call it the “terrible twos” because I just don’t like that term.

BUT.

I am going to go ahead and call it the “trying twos” because oh my golly have my patience and all kinds of other things of mine been “tried” lately by my two-year-old.

He’s cute, yes but lately he’s been a little train wreck.

He wants to do EVERY. THING. himself. EVERY. THING. (get the message??)
Fill his own sippy cup with milk(NO!) and put the lid on himself (double NO!). Latch his own five-point harness (after taking 5 minutes to get in the car BY HIMSELF!), clean up his own food/drink messes (which naturally makes things messier…), open and close doors (okay, fine.)

He even has an opinion on the path we take in the house. If we don’t walk around the same side of the couch that he did or go his preferred route – he FREAKS! “NO MAMA, THIS WAY!!! WAAAAH!”

HUH? What IS up with that, seriously?

And then there are the super random tantrums for no reason in which he starts bawling/talking and it’s completely useless to even attempt to understand what is coming out of his mouth as dog tears are streaming down his face. Yeah, those are fun.

Oh and the turning over on his belly on the changing table (which is really too small for him but the only place I can sort of corral him to change him) so that it’s virtually impossible for me to put the new diaper on him.

And bed time? Well, we’ve had to start 20-30 minutes earlier lately because HE wants to “read” his 3 to 4 books and NO, I cannot read them, he has to. And then we have to sing “twinkle, twinkle little star” 2 times and then “row, row, row your boat” a couple as well. Then he wants to “rock” and then he wants hugs and kisses from Daddy and brother and then… (oh yeah, it goes on…). I’m trying to get him to cut down on the books, etc. but I’d rather not hear the screaming, you know?

Am I complaining? Not really. More just documenting what’s going on with him these days.

There are, of course, plenty of cute moments too and I will post about those soon as well.

However, take a look at his face in this picture and I dare you to tell me you don’t see a little “trying” two year old shining right through. Double Dare actually.


For more WordFUL Wednesday go see Angie at Seven Clown Circus. She rocks.

elaine

Comments

  9. I could have written this post…seriously.

    Isabella’s newest saying, “no, momma, nooooo!!”. And screaming. Lots of it. And this was all going on pre-Madelyn, too.

    I feel you, honey. But I have to say I cracked up at the picture–he’s just so adorable!

  11. OMGosh! I hear ya mama! My twin daughter Emma wants me to do NOTHING for her anymore. It was like one day she was a baby and the next day, this bossy little diva!

    ps Your son is sure gorgeous though:)

    Happy WW!

  12. Trying indeed. I’m wondering if Little G and Jackson did secretly get together while we were away at BlogHer to scheme about just how “trying” they could be.

    We are so on the same page with you. It’s frightening really.

  13. My son is 6 and still has tantrums. I also have a 2yr old who is going thru some of what you are going thru. Stay Strong. LOL.

    Happy WW!

  17. Monkey had a ‘trying’ phase when he was two, as well. It was impossible to go anywhere or do anything. Tantrums several times a day. It would have been easier if I had been able to put life on hold and let him set our schedule. But, yeah… life doesn’t just stop (even for frustrated two year olds). The tantrums do wear on you. He’ll grow out of it eventually, Monkey did. Although, even two years later, I’m not to the point where I can look back on it and laugh yet.

    Kids, eh? You love them more than anything but sometimes, well… ‘trying’ is a good word for it.

  19. Let’s see it this way, you are having the terrible twos and then the terrific threes will come!…. i had the reverse Cole was exactly like that in his three’s..I thought I would lose my mind. They go through it at some point I guess…. in the end…it’s kinda funny how even at that age independence is so important!
    Deep breaths!

  20. My son was the same way (thankfully my daughter was more chill). The biggest crime you do in his presence? Was say NO!! Even if you were a total stranger, if you said no in his midst, his head would explode and would go wackadoo. Thankfully, that “adorable” phase is OVER.

  21. My son was the same way (thankfully my daughter was more chill). The biggest crime you do in his presence? Was say NO!! Even if you were a total stranger, if you said no in his midst, his head would explode and would go wackadoo. Thankfully, that “adorable” phase is OVER.

  22. I have sooo been there and I am STILL there – we have 2 more months before he turns 3- I sure hope the 3’s are better!

  23. I love the blog BTW. My little one is 2 in October. He is a gorgeous little fella until you say ‘No’! he then turns into a little midget drama queen, it’s hilarious!!

  25. We’re doing the ‘Trying Twos’ times two and I gotta say, even after all the mothering I’ve done, this season is kicking my hiney! Hang in there, Girl! You’re in good company!

    Blessings!

  26. Glad to hear I am not alone! I am going through the exact same thing right now…CRAZY! Sometimes I wonder why I have not gone INSANE yet! I guess because they are just so darn cute!

    I’m waiting for the day that my 2 year old will actually sit and watch TV for more than 15 minutes straight so I can get a breather.

  27. I have a two and a half year old. We are in the midst of the craziness here as well. Oy!

    She’s also started with the hitting and pushing other kids. She learned that from her little buddy. It’s making me crazy! I need, WANT, my sweet little princess back!

    He is such a precious little guy!

  28. I am cracking up at this post as I stare down my “trying” 2 year old son!! The car part–so there with you about 10 minutes ago. The bedtime procrastination…….ahhhhhh. Skip is ready to move him to the big boy bed, me, not so much. Keep him contained as long as possible. One less fight in my daily routine. Hang in there, and know your little girl won’t ever give you a “trying” 2 year old time, right 😉

  29. 2 is such a hard age for both parent and child. The good thing is although 3 is sometimes worse it is better in so many ways. I hope it all settles soon!

  30. We are right there with Evan now too. At this very moment he is screaming his head off because he wants to poop on the potty, have me stand there, even though there is no poop-a-comin’ anytime soon. I actually have to bribe him off the toilet. I came in to check the computer to get away for a moment. So, let’s pray for each other and the patience we need!

  31. LOL! I do see a little cheekiness in the face. Just like my twin nephews; there is always some cheekiness showing in their faces. 🙂

  32. Oh Elaine! I feel your pain. Audrey is in the same stage and it is making me crazy! Hang in there… How’s your family adjusting to the move?

  33. Oh yeah – that’s the same look I get from my 2yo, too! 🙂 She’s Miss little independent as well. I love how she’s always saying “I help you!” and trying to take over whatever we are doing, but when she gets started, it immediately switches to “Help me!” Everything definitely has to run according to her agenda or we get the fussies… But she definitely has her sweet moments, too!