Monday, February 4, 2008
3 is SO much harder than 2
You may be thinking "how can you possibly know that, the baby hasn't even been born yet?", but I'm not talking about the number of kids but about AGE!! Oh my, why is it that you hear all about the "terrible 2s" but no one seems to mention the "horrible 3s"? Why is that? Is it because once you get through it you try to block it from your memory? It is amazing to me that the closer Gracie gets to 3 the more she acts out. It's almost like she's having an identity crisis or something. She never really threw tantrums until now, she's becoming very sassy, and just down right defiant. For those of you who have been through this already...any suggestions? For those who are approaching 3....be ready!!! :)
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Oh Sarah! This happened in our house too. Well- still is- my youngest, Aidan is 3. But it was that way with Avery too. 3 was FAR worse than 2 when it came to defiance and just all out fall on the floor temper tantrums. One of the things that works for me (and by no means am I saying I have this issue any where under control at this point- if you've ever seen me and the boys in Target you know that- ha!)is getting down to Aidan's level- face to face with him, with a very low steady tone of voice. I tell him I'm happy to listen if he can speak with big boy words - it will take him a minute to calm down but once he does, he will use his words. I'm still working on the sassiness (I'm not sure that's a word) Sorry I haven't got in touch with you about the organization stuff- just had a few crazy weeks.
Right there with ya girl! She's 2 1/2 and a new big sister - bad combination that has finally come to a boil. Fits, yes. Defiance, yes. We're working through it - she is now scared of "the spoon." Shepherding a Child's Heart was referred to us.
Oh thanks for the book suggestion...I'll be checking that out. Gracie too has been introduced to the spoon...and I've found that the bamboo spoons from PC fit quite nicely into my purse or coat pocket :)
Yeah, I am right there with you. Cody will be 3 in March, Kayla will be 4 so I know exactly what you mean!
Amy Williams
What's "the spoon?"
Sarah- I tried to e-mail you from the address you have on your profile and it came back. Mine is waterssusan@bellsouth.net. Maybe we can work out a time to get together so you can tell me what I need to do to organize my clutter. :) Just whenever you have time- I know you have a lot going on.
Hey Sarah!
I don't have any kids yet, but when I do, I'll be thinking of you when the terrible two's and three's happen.
In fact, can I give them to you when they are out of control, because you will be an expert by the time I have kids:0)
Maggie Stamper
don't break the will, but seriously bend it till it almost breaks. No more threats of the vacuum, you gotta get it out and go all the way through with it. They have to know you mean business!
Thats it, and they will actually love you for it! Remember, kids WANT boundaries, and they push us to set them!
Sarah,
Thanks for the heads up. I will get a spoon ready for Maggie!!! haha
Alie
Brea's sister
A-men...I had this revelation, myself! I have found time-out to be pretty effective (as long as it's strictly enforced), but there are times when only a good old-fashioned spanking will do. I will have to remember this tip about the PC bamboo spoons...Very clever! :)
Amen! Boston will be 3 in May. He has a strong will and sensitive heart. Man....a tough combo. I have to be so careful when he has a meltdown. (He calls it "freaking out.") Yesterday, he almost lost his voice from screaming and crying while in time out.....he was upset b/c I said he couldn't play with the tomato I was using in our dinner. The other meltdown of the day resulted from his absolute resistance to wearing a band-aid. Oh my....I love that boy!
3's are SOOO much harder than the 2s....Jas and I have wanted many times to pull our hair out. So far the 4s have been a little bit better, but we did have an incident last week of a HORRIBLE temper tantrum in TARGET of all places!! Pray, pray, pray...that is the BEST advice I can give b/c often I don't know how to handle things, but the Lord sure does.
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