- Not eating his food, yet crying and screaming for suckers, ice cream, cookies, etc.
- Not going to bed for naps or bedtime without throwing a major tantrum- toddler bed-really? Not happening as long as I can help it.)
- Not putting toys away when he is told.
- Not listening to directions.
- Telling us "No" for everything.
- Not wanting to brush his teeth.
- Screaming if we wash his hair in the bathtub.
....oh, and the most recent behavior- Aunt Loren and Cousin, (Baby) Mason were over during the weekend, and I was holding Mason, Jacob said "No Mommy- No Baby" and pointed to Loren - he wanted Baby to go back to his mommy, and Jacob wanted to sit in my lap. Whataboutit?! Also, this morning (Mason and Loren slept over) Jacob said, "Bye Baby! Bye Bye!" Our child does not like anyone to interfere with our family of 3!
I know none of these are anything serious...but one day this "naughty" list could become more serious if we don't figure out a way to get control of this. I really do not even know what to do anymore. I am getting more nervous knowing that we will have 2 kids in less than 4 months...and my Sweet, Sweet Prince is turning into a little "Terrible 2 year old." So, anyways...this is really a post for help...Let me know your thoughts and suggestions.
4 comments:
Addison started doing some of that stuff (specifically telling us NO for everything and acting like she didn't hear a thing we were telling/asking her) a few months before Avery got here. I think it's b/c they sense that something's changing but they can't quite figure out what it is. Plus, they are definitely entering the terrible 2's so that doesn't help. We just started ignoring her when she acts up and it seems to cut WAY down on the length of the tantrums, etc. We found out really quickly no matter what we tried (getting mad at her, trying to calm her down, etc) just prolonged the situation. If we ignore her she realizes pretty quickly that what she's doing isn't going to get our attention. Good luck! It's not easy!
We went through the same thing with Luke. Its like they start to test their limitations! I agree with Mandy...ignorning works wonders...also we just kept putting Luke in time-outs...even when he would get out of them. Got that from Super Nanny...yes I am a dork but I was at my breaking point too. I think its just a phase..he will get past it, but for now...stand your ground...and make sure he knows you are boss!
Same here Sister!! Its insane. Ellie started it a bit before 2 but its actually at its worst NOW! I think because she knows more now - i.e. what no means and how to lie and get around things. Ugh. Its not easy. I always feel like a total meanie. Its so hard. Her's is mostly just totally NOT listening...like we're not even there. Kills mE!
I totally feel for you. Peyton is doing the exact same things!! I swear her head would rotate on her shoulders sometimes. It doesn't help that she talks constantly so she yells constantly when she's mad. The pregnancy hormones just make things worse for you! Hang in there. It's got to be normal! Peyton is doing it, my neighbor's son is doing it- he's 3 days older than Peyton. At least we have eachother to vent to!
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