My week in a Nutshell....
I love my little Isa...I really do. But I think the terrible two's have come a little early at our home. Things like getting her out of her pajamas and into her normal clothes take 30 min's to get past the tantrum's. We aren't even sure why she is crying in this picture...I don't think she even know's why she is crying. On top of the tears, she gets so mad she scratches your face. I am just crossing my fingers that this is short lived. I finally gave up on Saturday, after a week of tears, and I just sat her on my lap and she wrapped her arms as tight as she could around me and wouldn't let go for about an hour...I guess sometimes all they need is a HUG!!! Sometimes I just need a HUG too....
p.s. Lot's of people asked where I bought Isa's halloween costume, it's from Wal-Mart, it was like $13.00! If you can still find one, it's probably on sale for $5.00 now, can't beat Wal-Mart savings!!
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I understand your pain completely! Zoey was ALOT like that when she hit 18-3! Girls are very sensitive to everything. Zoey used to get soo mad when I made her get dressed in the a.m!!! her tantrums were terrible! And nothing I REPEAT nothing worked.. not corners not sitting in her room NOTHING... But when I held her and sympathized she calmed down quickly. Here's your hope and my advice.
It will pass!!! Zoey is living proof of that and the tantrums are almost gone.
2- don't let that beautiful girl fool you too much.. they know what they are doing.. try not to let her get away with it...( may I suggest a corner or stool)
3-lots of hugs and pick your battles..( jammas all day, sure why not!)
Hang in there! ( my eye twitched a few times dealing with those tantrums and temper!) She is a sweetheart and your a great mom..
This too shall pass!
I'm sorry but I smiled at how adorable she is even in the mist of a tantrum! So hard to get mad at isn't it?
Wow, it looks like you have had a fun week. Don't we all just need a hug sometimes. Terrible twos are not fun at all, with Emyrie is alot of ignoring and leaving her in the room. Good Luck! We will defitionly have to get together because we will still be around. See you soon!
Sorry about the tantrums. We have them at our house too, but they are with the 7 yr old and the 4 yr old. And they are boys!!! Skyler is the most calm right now. We have very emotional boys right now, it's awsome! Luv ya.
Oh the terrible 2's...time-outs have worked good for our kids. With Sam it works a lot of the time if I just sit her where she is at, hold her hands down, and count to 10. Then I make her say sorry and we're on our way. I've even done it in the middle of Shopko and the Mall. Let's just say both my kids have learned to count to 10 at a very young age. :) Good Luck!
Oh the terrible 2's...time-outs have worked good for our kids. With Sam it works a lot of the time if I just sit her where she is at, hold her hands down, and count to 10. Then I make her say sorry and we're on our way. I've even done it in the middle of Shopko and the Mall. Let's just say both my kids have learned to count to 10 at a very young age. :) Good luck and hang in there! I also try to tell myself that my kids are aloud to have bad days. Heaven knows I have them!
Ahh the real joy of parenting begins. They seem fairly easy as cute little babies, and then they grow up into little people and that is when the work begins. And it never ends either!
I am with Josie, my 8 year old boy is more emotional and temper tantrumie (I realize that isn't a word but it fits) then my daughter. Ahh the joy! Good luck!
Sorry, about the double comments...I'm not so computer savvy.:)
OH man it is all TOO familiar. I don't know why they call it the terrible 2's because the 3's and 4's haven't been too much better. But you learn to make through each day- sometimes each hour! I agree with whoever said pick your battles. I used to think I would never let my kids wear snow boots after there is no snow- but when they were the only shoes I could get on Brooklyn I really didn't care! :) and I could go on and on. It is funny how your perspective chsnges once you have had kids. Good luck! We need a girls night soon!
This picture is fantastic! My kids have been easy as 2, but when 3 hits...it's all downhill!
I love her.
Aw! That pic makes me want to cry! She loves her Mommy, it was cute how she just was so happy having you hold her & drinking her Diet Coke. Haha, she really stinkin gorgeous! Im sorry she is throwing tantrums!!
Poor Isa! And poor Mommy too! Do you think she is cutting her molars in? That is what is going on with Carson. He is really fussy and clingy, and loves hitting mommy & daddy!
well im sorry about the tantrums.. they are hard and frusterating but they slowly go away... haha Your lucky Jordyn started these at 14 months... she still has them from time to time but she has slowed down alot but im still sure we have until there like 4... aaahhhh
Wow, this sounds a lot like my week! I haven't thought of the "hug" idea...I'll let you know if it works!
I know what the problem is she misses me. Please bring her to lunch with me SOON. Bret would have loved to go the concert. He needs some male bonding time. Lets go out. or just sit at home and talk and talk and talk. Love you
Oh I know how you feel. Savanna has been this way lately as well. I think it is hardest on the mom. I hope you are doing ok. She is sure cute though...
Melissa- Oh man. I wish I could offer some advise here but, I having been going through this "phase" with Kenzie since the day she was born. I have yet to find a solution to her tantrums. Time out and sitting her in her room, and even me holding her. Nothing works. I just know that when Ben gets home I can take a minute for myself and get clairity. I know that tomarrow will be the same thing over again and I try to just take one minute at a time. Call me when you need a break and we can go grab a drink. Sometimes the smallest things can help. Good luck!
Oh, I so know what your going through! I keep thinking this is what I'm going to get with having a girl. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one that fights my girl to get her clothes on. It becomes quite the chore in the morning I almost get tempted to leave her naked!
I hear you! This age is so fun, but so challenging! Kaitlyn's favorite new phrase is "stop it" She can pronounce it remarkably well, probably because I say it so much!! I have no advice to give. Just to hang in!
So, when my girls hit that stage, I had no other choice but to start a reward system. If they got dressed, hair done, teeth brushed in the morning, I would give them a dime to put in their little bank. Then, at bedtime, I'd do the same thing. The catch was they couldn't fight me. I'd give them a warning "Do you want your dime?" and that was all it took. I'd let them buy gum or something when they'd saved enough. Good luck getting through it.
We are going through the terrible twos early at our house too. I can not stand all the whining some days. I just go into the other room, scream and them come back out! :)
Man she looks cute even when she's crying! I hope all is going well. you are such a sweet mommy Isa lucky to have you!!!
We know why Isabella had a bad week - she is missing Grandma and Grandpa McKnight.
Time to visit - when do you want us to book your flight!
Love You Guys and Miss You!
Love,
Mom and Dad
You are not alone! My sister Katy was venting to me this week about this same thing (she has a 2 year old too)! good luck;)
Oh you poor girl!! I tell everyone from 2-3 years is pure HELL!! Paige just tuned 3 last month and she she snapped right out of it..it was like magic. I seriously would not relive those times. It SUCKS!! I always used to "hug" Paige really hard, mostly to relase my anger!! Good luck! Just think this will pass...hopefully!! It is just a good thing she is cutie pie!!
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