My Son is Two - the age of love and war
Oh the beauty of a two year old child. My son is articulating his wants and needs, entertaining himself (and me) more often and learning all about his world. He is cute, funny and also has the ability to pluck my last nerve. Living with him has been interesting. He constantly tests his boundaries with me. He tests his father too but I think the bass in his voice gives him a special advantage over me.
With the encouragement of my friend Kristina I am becoming more of a disciplinarian. I have started initiating time outs again with the hope that he will understand that when mommy calls that does not mean it is time to initiate is a game of chase. I am about serious business and hopefully he will get the message. I elaborated on my plight today on BlogHer and you can read that post by clicking here. I know I am not alone in dealing with the challenges of a two year old and am interested in hearing your thoughts about this age. I will take any and all suggestions that will help me through this fun but trying period in my son's development.
With the encouragement of my friend Kristina I am becoming more of a disciplinarian. I have started initiating time outs again with the hope that he will understand that when mommy calls that does not mean it is time to initiate is a game of chase. I am about serious business and hopefully he will get the message. I elaborated on my plight today on BlogHer and you can read that post by clicking here. I know I am not alone in dealing with the challenges of a two year old and am interested in hearing your thoughts about this age. I will take any and all suggestions that will help me through this fun but trying period in my son's development.
Comments
Another thing to think of when he starts plucking the nerves and they will because they're just that cleaver is all the parents who can't have children or have lost a child and will never "enjoy this experience".
Caution: This may not be the same case with boys but mine lasted with my daughter until she was in the third grade and she finally started to calm down.
Enjoy your beautiful bundle of blessings.
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My best, Lynn
*hang in there!
I don't know about your son, but my youngest daughter is the type of child who you can't give an inch to. You must always be on top of her or you'll have to start all over the next day. Despite the love and fun I try to give her I have to remember that because of her personality the does and do nots can not be blurred.
Hopefully it'll get better for you... and me! :D
but ahhh yes... my boy just turned 2 and opinions about EVERYTHING came with it. hehe. we too started the time outs again!
If you can find an answer let me know b/c it's a daily chase when I pick up my Cheekers (3 in August).
Not to mention he just doesn't listen.
Ugh!
I say lots of booze will help you through. LOL
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