tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225642557651586509.post622974527943296608..comments2024-03-04T16:31:56.303-06:00Comments on My Amazeing Journey: terrible two's?Amy Mazehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10051190318438580049noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225642557651586509.post-56392508046459776792011-04-01T14:08:18.892-05:002011-04-01T14:08:18.892-05:00Amy,
I feel your pain! I have a testing one as we...Amy,<br />I feel your pain! I have a testing one as well. Maggie chooses to test me when we are out in public so I have been creative with her timeouts, etc. They are just making sure that we still love them and that that love is unconditional. I totally agree with the nip it in the bud at this age! Maggie is starting to get a smart mouth on her and that is what she gets in trouble with. I don't care about what she wears as long as it is weather appropriate and I even encourage her creativity on outfits. You know we are so fortunate that it is the "typical 2's and 3's" that we are worried about instead of attachment. Love those pictures.Tricia Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14810591179170638554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225642557651586509.post-6372603770758064242011-03-31T15:17:34.539-05:002011-03-31T15:17:34.539-05:00Oh Amy, I feel your pain...and just when I survive...Oh Amy, I feel your pain...and just when I survived the "terrible twos" the threes came along...and they've beeb worse!<br /><br />One thing I've found that helps us on those "I wanna sleep in" mornings is to have Danika's favorite stuffed animal "pink bear" "help" get her dressed. I pick up pink bear, take his paws, have him help unzip her jammies, put on socks, etc. It usually makes the morning go much smoother. Some days are just rough, aren't they? <br /><br />And by the way, just when I thought there couldn't be a child with a stronger will than Danika...Miss Sienna came along - and she makes Danika look like a cake walk. I've got my work cut out for me!<br /><br />Ultimately her strong will is going to be Molly's greatest strength, it's our job as parents to bend the will without breaking the spirit. You've done a fantastic job of giving where you can and holding firm when you should. <br /><br />Another dear and wise Mama-friend told me once, (and she had her kids "tow the line")"If it doesn't hurt you, doesn't hurt her and doesn't hurt others let it slide". It's been good advice on the days when I have purple pants out and my girls want to wear pink etc. <br /><br />Praying for you in these days of figuring it all out!<br /><br />Blessings!<br /><br />KarenDan and Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09071552544127928888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225642557651586509.post-76368132868002619612011-03-31T11:04:39.290-05:002011-03-31T11:04:39.290-05:00You did good. My middle daughter was very strong ...You did good. My middle daughter was very strong willed and as she matured, those strong 'wills' turned into strong convictions. For that we were blessed. As a parent, it is hard to be consistent and also to curb those willful attitudes as well as actions. This is the time to shepherd that little heart.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14712508409234283378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225642557651586509.post-32705949866867397292011-03-30T20:56:20.490-05:002011-03-30T20:56:20.490-05:00Amy, you're doing great! We sooo need to do di...Amy, you're doing great! We sooo need to do dinner at Cracker Barrel. Yep, I want to talk to you about teaching but oh, I soooo hear you about parenting. For Miss Cate, approaching 5 and now being 5...WHOA! Most of the time, Cate is Miss Happy-Go-With-the-Flow Girl. But lately, she is just trying to see if the boundaries are still there and if I'm still the parent. Sometimes, I've handled those situations well and sometimes, not so much. Truly, parenting is a one day at a time journey. And, I'm laughing...'cause it's Wednesday and we needed milk so on the way home from church, we ran through the Drive Thru at Krispy Kreme and I we each got a doughnut and milk for tomorrow! What is it about Wednesdays??? ;)<br />Blessings,<br />SuzanneSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14550505276816733041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225642557651586509.post-3841170691318637602011-03-30T20:49:00.446-05:002011-03-30T20:49:00.446-05:00I think you are right on with being the mommy and ...I think you are right on with being the mommy and not her friend and for sticking to your guns. <br />I've found with my 2.5 year old that her "terrible twos spells" seems to ebb and flow. We can have a few rough and whiny days where everything seems to be a battle and leads to tears, and then she seems to come out of it and return to her sweet self.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111555612816996918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225642557651586509.post-71511900310902561832011-03-30T17:07:54.385-05:002011-03-30T17:07:54.385-05:00Remember, you are her boss and until she is out of...Remember, you are her boss and until she is out of your home you have control. Get that control while she is young, if not, you will be in trouble like my sister is with her 16 year old daughter (miss bossy butt). <br /><br />Ms Molly, if you don't stop screaming and crying no Wendys and you're going in time out when we get home. And stick with that. <br /><br />Good luck, as being strong will and a teacher, you can do it.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16763436704431241982noreply@blogger.com