Terrible Twos. This will go down as the most trying, exhausting, personal growth producing period of my life.
My home is a battlefield of wills right now. I refuse to lose, but I also refuse to spank. There are days that it takes so much energy to control myself that I can feel a stroke coming on. Yoli hates it when people say, "You'll never really understand until you...." But this is one case where using that term is entirely appropriate. If you are a parent, you know what I mean. If you are not....well...enjoy.
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So then, your pain is Uncle Ray's pleasure? At least you're young. You coulda had the kids when you were 40 and then you'd have the terrible 2's plus you'd be OLD. I love ya...except when you make me park the car.
Uh, the joy's of motherhood. handle it with lots of prayer, add some patients, a double dose of love but be firm, most important, do not repeat your mother's mistakes! and never loose your cool... things will get better.
I love you mija.
Trust me,this will become a distant memory.
I agree with Mona. It will all be over b-4 u know it. Then, when Aimee's about 5, you'll be like: "Terrible 2s? I can hardly remember." Try this: like my good friend (Super Nanny), put her in a corner for time-out. But u wanna know something that will really surprise {and make her reflect as well}? When she yells, yell with her. Let me know what happens...
Aida, that's so interesting! I read this book called "Happiest Toddler on the Block" and it also said to mimic whatever tone your child is using. I thought it sounded pretty silly so I didn't try it, but maybe now I'll rethink that.
I'm learning to let people feel what they feel and express it how they want. I admit that there is A LOT I will never fully empathize with even if I can sympathize a bit. I've it easy. I can give her back when I'm done. Love you sis. Good luck! I know you can do it.
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