My life with a two year old
I’m admitting defeat! My two year old is quite literally the naughtiest two year old on this planet. Don’t believe me?
Here’s some examples if you need proof:
* We went to Target.. we were there for 10 minutes before he decided he couldn’t handle it anymore and decided to show his frustration. He started throwing the biggest fit ever and then bashed his head into the cart (yes, he did this on purpose), this of course caused him to cry louder and harder so we left the store without half of what we’d gone there for walking as fast as we could to avoid any further embarrassment.
* We went to Barnes & Noble and things were going great until we had to leave the children’s section where Monkey had been happily playing with the train set. I can’t carry him yet (due to my hysterectomy surgery) so I had to hold his hand. I suppose to some people this may have looked like I was dragging him since he wasn’t willingly leaving but it was better than hemorrhaging. I am not exaggerating when I tell you that ALL eyes were on me and my naughty little child while he had his meltdown. It was one of those moments where you wonder if people think you’re evil or if they’re thinking you should spank your unruly child. I hadn’t done either of those things because I was busy wishing I could be invisible! Once again, we had to leave the store without what we’d gone there for.
* We were invited to have lunch with my best friend, her mom, and her boyfriend. This was our first time meeting her boyfriend and I hadn’t seen my friend in over a year. Thanks to my cute little Monkey, within an hour they were convinced they never wanted children (I mean this quite literally) and I’m pretty sure her mom wanted to hide under the table. Trust me, I was tempted to go hide in the bathroom and steal her glass of wine! That’s the last time I take my son to a pizza place!
I would like to say that I don’t know why he is like this but all I have to do is think back to my numerous prayers while we were dealing with our multiple miscarriages. One in particular sticks out in my head at this point..
“Dear Heavenly Father.. I don’t know what to do, my heart is breaking.. I don’t understand why I keep losing my babies. I just want one more baby God, just one healthy baby.. I don’t care if it’s the NAUGHTIEST BABY EVER or if it’s missing a finger, I will love it all the same……”
The prayer went on but you get the picture! Well, Monkey came out with all 10 fingers and all 10 toes so we got exactly what I asked for.. the naughtiest baby ever! I am quite thrilled that God allowed us to have just “one more child” but did he really have to take me so literally? I’m just sure God is up there laughing right now.
There’s also the fact that Monkey’s not really speaking yet. I know that plays into his ginormous temper tantrums but it’s hard to teach a child a new word when he’s screaming “NO!” at you or crying on a fairly consistent basis. I’m hoping and praying that once he learns to speak more that the tantrums and humiliating moments will all come to pass. I REALLY want to go shopping or out to eat as a family and not be the noisiest family there.
When Monkey isn’t busy being naughty he’s hilarious! He loves to makes us laugh and constantly wants to be the center of attention.
I praise God for the little moments that make life with a toddler easier to cope with and just help you make it through a day. Like the belly laughs, those are my favorite! Or when he’s dancing around or “singing” in his own little language. When he finds a toy he really likes and his eyes just light up and he says something that sounds similar to “cool!.” I love it when he falls asleep while I’m holding him, he may leave a 5 inch drool spot on my shirt but that’s okay, I love those cuddly moments. He has the funniest infatuation with having his shoes on at all times because he doesn’t want to miss out on going anywhere.. he’ll even wear them over his footie pajamas! I could go on and on with the silly things he does to make us laugh.
It’s just those sweet little moments that are like your reward for patiently making it through all the toddler naughtiness. I absolutely love my naughty little child, in spite of his behavior I think he’s the greatest little guy ever and I’m so very thankful I was able to have him even if he is “the naughtiest baby ever”
Before you leave this post, I’ll leave you with a few quotes about toddlers and children that always make me laugh;
You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance. ~Franklin P. Jones
Boy, n.: a noise with dirt on it.
~Not Your Average Dictionary
Like fruit, children are sweetest just before they turn bad.
~Dena Groquet
Children seldom misquote. In fact, they usually repeat word for word what you shouldn’t have said. ~Author Unknown
A child is a curly dimpled lunatic.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing up is like shoveling the walk before it stops snowing.
~Phyllis Diller
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Sweetie, you are not the only one! Kids are cute in self-defense. My son (who came along 8+ years after my wonderful daughter) will happily give your Monkey a run for his money. With his naughty, fussy, and make-mommy-crazy self (mine, not nec. yours) I feel your pain, hon. My son is also nearly two (March) and doesn’t speak much. We need a support group, I think…
What a sweetie pie in those pictures!
I have one of those naughty kids too. Actually my youngest is becoming another one because he watches everything that his older brother does. Raising kids will either kill you or make you crazy.
Awww he’s such a cutie. I loved this:
Boy, n.: a noise with dirt on it.
~Not Your Average Dictionary
I can so relate haha. I have two little boys myself. Great post.
boy you are defiantely not alone!!! I have a 2 year old and she does the same stuff and I see kids in public that are so well behaved and wonder why I was blessed with such a colorful child…lol
boy you are defiantely not alone!!! I have a 2 year old and she does the same stuff and I see kids in public that are so well behaved and wonder why I was blessed with such a colorful child…lol
boy you are defiantely not alone!!! I have a 2 year old and she does the same stuff and I see kids in public that are so well behaved and wonder why I was blessed with such a colorful child…lol
boy you are defiantely not alone!!! I have a 2 year old and she does the same stuff and I see kids in public that are so well behaved and wonder why I was blessed with such a colorful child…lol
I so know what you are going through. I have a 2 yr old myself, and though he is talking ….still doesn’t make life any easier!! And he isn’t afraid of heights, so you know what I go through constantly. LOL! I know that prayer…I said the same one when I was pregnant with my daughter, except knowing that she was a girl, I asked God to make her strong and independent, and have the abiltiy to speak her mind and not to cave into the ways the world wants her to think she has to be….BOY did I get what I wanted on that one….word for word. I was blessed with 3 children and I choose not to ask for anything else again! LOL! They say what doesn’t kill us only makes us stronger, right!!!
LOL – I can’t help but laugh! My youngest is 5 now, and I REALLY don’t miss the 2’s, although I thought the 3’s were worse. I am sure that is the last thing you want to hear though. Just keep remembering the good stuff – there will always be bad stuff! Trust me – my 13 year old still needs to be dragged out of a store and given a swat on the butt at times! LOL! Although grounding him from the computer is much more effective at this point.
Love this post!! My advice is to watch the nanny. It always makes me see how well behaved my children really are, plus I get good tips!! He’s such a cutie!!
Jen
http://creativeandcuriouskids.blogspot.com
http://godsshiningstarts.blogspot.com
He may be a pain sometimes but he’s pretty darn cute too!
Someone just gave me a new word TWO-berty n: the temporary phase to which you attribute a two-year-old’s screaming temper tantrums.
I’ve written a book, Temper Tantrum Common Sense Handbook covering how to prevent, stop, and live with tantrums.
As you noted, part of the problem is a lack of vocabulary and that can be very frustrating to a toddler. And to a toddler’s parents.
You’ve seen your son get upset when you’re shopping. Is it just when he’s late for his nap? Is it being in public always? Is it possible to hire a baby sitter or trade sitting services with the parent of another toddler so each of you can go shopping alone?
I’d say toddlers and parents survive the temper tantrums in 99.99% of the time. Maybe even more. Just hang in there and love those adorable moments. They’re priceless.
Judy Colbert
TuffTurtle.com/tantrums.htm
Some comfort – u are not alone! My 2 year old is very similar to yours and oh how sometimes I wish to hide. But then we get home and he is so funny that i forget about all his naughty behavior. We call him our comedian – he truly is. But if he does not get his way – watch out world. He, too, does not speak much at all and is finally started to say some words and sentences all of a sudden but still those temper tantrums are enough to make me wanna hide too!
((HUGS))
Oh my, I hope that he let’s you have some fun too. Like your quotes at the end…boy = noise with dirt on it, hehe.