Wednesday, November 5, 2008
How long does this last?
This stage of toddlerhood is about to drive me crazy! Macie wants to do everything by herself, but she needs a little help. If you help her she cries because she wants to do it alone. But, when she tries to do it alone, she cries because she is frustrated at not being able to do it! I once heard someone say that God made 2 year olds so cute so they would live to see three! Macie might not be 2 yet, but I can relate. She is currently "talking" to Mimi (Mitzi) on the calculator that came in a kids meal.
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oh, my sympathies! We're at 2 and 9 months now and it's just wearing off. There are times she'll ask for her milk and it's okay for you to just bring it to her, but there are other times, like you said, if she isn't part of every little step then milk hits the fan. (sometimes literally!) Car seat buckling, opening doors, putting on shoes, taking off diapers, opening the door let the dog in, you name it. They (and yours!) are pretty cute though! =)
The worst thing is that 3 follows! I always felt like the toddlers/2s were hard because they were asserting their independence. But 3 was tough because they learned plain defiance and how to push the limits so well. Hopefully 3 will be a breeze after this. Either way, it lasts way too long! Oh, there is this developmentalist, whose name I can't pull right now, who talks about how kids have periods of equilibrium and disequilibrium. Often it is the half year that is tough and the year markers are easier. (For us, it has always been the year birthday and not the half ones that are tough.) Maybe for you, you're approaching the period of equilibrium and all will be right with the world soon!
I'm so with you! I keep thinking - we aren't even officially at 20 months yet and I feel like I'm in a toddler battle zone constantly. Good thing they are cute. Everyone I know says 3 is worse... oh dear dear Lord...
So if it makes you feel any better... when I picked Megan up from MOPS today I asked how she did and got an ear full..... I've almost stopped crying over the fact they sort of labeled her as the agressive child in the class. Oh dear. Hopefully Macie wasn't the recipient of any of her agressiveness today. Any tips?
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