tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602915421357912126.post843072574999892287..comments2023-09-29T08:06:39.289-04:00Comments on Conference Call on Mute: 2.5 is kicking my parenting assStaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12682866063792535916noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602915421357912126.post-91923436302561843572011-11-03T17:02:50.425-04:002011-11-03T17:02:50.425-04:00So, any advice for me? Or commiseration? At least ...So, any advice for me? Or commiseration? At least tell me this is just a phase!?!<br /><br />--<br /><br />Its just a phase. <br /><br />I also won't tell you that I swear 3yo was worse. (Sorry).<br /><br />If it helps I think you did the right thing when you plunked her in the car seat, buckled the belt and let her "piss and moan" all the way home. <br /><br />My theory being you cannot reason with terrorists or toddlers - or both will win. <br /><br />If it helps I have been there and done that and let me shine a little light on this particular parenting tunnel - my kids are 12 and 14 and while still having their moments ('cause they are human and MINE after all so perfection is not to be) - we get compliments on what lovely people they are ALL THE TIME.<br /><br />Lose you sh#$ today for a well-behaved and happy child tomorrow. :)Kymberly Foster Seabolthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09354382649584069679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602915421357912126.post-45321927559334058162011-10-04T16:44:54.027-04:002011-10-04T16:44:54.027-04:00Totally a phase. I recommend chocolate and a baby ...Totally a phase. I recommend chocolate and a baby gate for her room. Plus, the ability to put all the toys in one bin and remove the 'ammo' for throwing things (an issue we have at times) when they're in a pissy mood.<br /><br />And wine. And a lockable bathroom (for yourself).Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559246059391809008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602915421357912126.post-65904964552598525822011-10-02T21:05:14.931-04:002011-10-02T21:05:14.931-04:00The halves are always worse than the wholes. Serio...The halves are always worse than the wholes. Seriously. 1.5, 2.5, 3.5...BAD. Terrible twos, thunderous threes. It is a phase, but it changes and you have to change your tactics at all times. And the no listening part - well welcome to the world for the rest of us. I have two little boys and a husband who don't listen at all.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07729524163430608531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602915421357912126.post-90361908664018957562011-10-02T16:54:47.480-04:002011-10-02T16:54:47.480-04:00P.S. I heard that 3 was 2 WITH INTENT (maybe Laura...P.S. I heard that 3 was 2 WITH INTENT (maybe Laura C?) so I'm waiting for that to hit.Mommy, Esq.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14537636817473946340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602915421357912126.post-86225772480597938532011-10-02T16:54:15.496-04:002011-10-02T16:54:15.496-04:002.5 is tough no question. With Ned we did LOTS and...2.5 is tough no question. With Ned we did LOTS and LOTS of 1-2-3 timeouts. In his room. Until he calmed down. That's when we added in the lock, he learned to climb out of his crib, etc. I figured if I was going to lose my shit I should just put him in his room alone and go on about my day. Penny we did that too sometimes but she really wasn't as hard. We also limited to one activity a day and increased playdates - because my kids are better around other kids. This is when it helps to have 3 kids - nothing seems that bad when you have 3. :)Mommy, Esq.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14537636817473946340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602915421357912126.post-83368800277994892012011-10-02T15:58:00.297-04:002011-10-02T15:58:00.297-04:00Yep, 2.5 sucks serious ass.
I would recommend You...Yep, 2.5 sucks serious ass.<br /><br />I would recommend Your Two Year Old: Terrible or Tender so you can see it's normal. Terrible but normal. <br /><br />I would also recommend WINE!LauraChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322568136833382134noreply@blogger.com