...they're the horrific, exhausting, I can't go into a store without throwing a gigantic fit, won't sleep at night, gotta have my way, my mother is going to pull all her hair out...two's.
Good thing I'm cute.
Today we went into three different stores. Abbi threw three gigantic fits, one in each store. While putting my screaming child into the car a very sweet, well-intended elderly lady tried to give me some advice on how to change her behavior. All be it sweet, it went in one ear and out the other. Besides, who puts their not-even-two-year-old into school? I'm pretty sure they call that daycare. No thank you.
I'm in uncharted territory here folks. Numero Uno never went through this phase. I love my dear wee one. She is funny and smart and lovable and this stage, besides the terrible stuff, is a favorite of mine. But I am at a loss on how to deal with the crummy stuff. I've never had the sensation to throw my child...until now. (wow, that makes me sound horrible! And I never, ever would! Just trying to be honest.) That's when I leave the room and let DuVall take over.
Any advice will be well received...unless you catch me at a bad time in a parking lot.
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You poor thing! I think every mother has their moments when they seriously think about putting their kid on craigslist for free. As for advice...I'm not sure I have any that's good! With Brody I try not to threaten and always follow through on what I say I'm going to do. If he starts in on a fit I (nicely) jerk him up off the floor and let him know that's not acceptable-then on to time out. Good luck! You are a WONDERFUL mama and I know you'll do great.
I certainly hope that you figure something out so that I can come to you for advice when Esi gets there!
You are going to figure out something awesome - I know it - you always have the best Mommy techniques :)
Love you
Have you ever thought about putting her in some sort of school? Just kidding!
You are awesome. So are your kids. And your husband's brother just older than him is also awesome.
My advice --- anytime you want to throw your children, find the nearest cat or dog and throw that instead.
What an adorable blog Amy! Hang in there. This too shall pass. (that's what everyone's telling me)
My advice, let DuVall babysit and come watch a movie with me. You need a girl's night out! You should see the movie collection Janette has stocked me up with! Ash is out of school now too. Have her come babysit and give yourself a day off. You deserve it.
Oh yes, I have been there many times when my kids were almost thrown out the window! Instead I just walk away and call Dru! Most of the time he has to take care of that stuff because I can't handle it, so I guess I don't have any great advice except for the hope that it is just a phase! Don't you just love people who think they are being SO helpful and really you just want to punch them! :) Good luck and as I always say, "It is a good thing kids are so cute" or they probably wouldn't survive to see kindergarten!
I'm out on advise. Everything you saw me do in California is all I've got. Sorry it's not much :) Good luck and loves! xo
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