So for a couple of weeks now Alani has been off the walls, I mean like terrible two’s off the walls; keep in mind we still have about 7 more months until she’s officially 2.
Anywho, it can be very stressful. The; no don’t do that, put that back, don’t throw all the books off the shelves, don’t take all the clothes out of the drawers, no running at FULL speed, no running at all, no you cannot eat all of your Popsicles, the list goes on. However, it’s so cute when she says “I wan ice” meaning her icey 😉
Now she’s at this stage when she hears the word “no” the world has just come to an end, this consist of crying, more like screaming at the top of her lungs, nonstop until she gets what it is that she wanted. It’s a constant battle of do I stick to my word, or just give her what she wants and put us both at ease with silence. She constantly wins because that crying can drive the most patient person crazy, but then it’s like I just taught her that all you have to do is cry whenever you want something, and that’s the last thing you ever want to teach your child. [Read more…]
