Light at the end of the toddler tunnel...
I can finally say, I am seeing the light at the end of this "toddler tunnel" I have been living in for the last four years! It seems that my youngest, now four (well almost, next week he will be four), FINALLY GETS IT! This phase has lasted FOREVER. Do you know of the phase of which I speak?
The days where he is frustrated, acts up, can't find words to explain what he wants, needs stimulation (besides mommy and brother), won't hold my hand in the street, runs away in the store, acts out in public, wants attention, wants to be five but isn't, blah, blah, blah...
Finally, I am seeing the light.
I got pregnant with my second just as my first was turning two, we didn't plan it that way, it just happened. But the issue arose when the oldest was in the height of "toddlerhood." Having a small baby AND a toddler, was so challenging (aka hard, frustrating, exhausting) for me. For some reason, the second time around seemed to be more difficult, but was it? Maybe it was because the first one still wanted attention, but the second one required it. Maybe it was because I thought, another boy, same routine (NOT!!!).
Now that my youngest is four, he is really shaping himself into a wonderful little boy. He is learning to express himself in a happy and healthy way (although some of his old habits creep up every now and then), he minds his mama (mostly) in public places and is really such a wonderfully joyous little boy to be around!
It's hard to remind yourself that things will get better when you are drowning in it... so for all you mommies out there who are feeling frustrated and not sure what to do, read this post and know that this too shall pass!
The days where he is frustrated, acts up, can't find words to explain what he wants, needs stimulation (besides mommy and brother), won't hold my hand in the street, runs away in the store, acts out in public, wants attention, wants to be five but isn't, blah, blah, blah...
Finally, I am seeing the light.
I got pregnant with my second just as my first was turning two, we didn't plan it that way, it just happened. But the issue arose when the oldest was in the height of "toddlerhood." Having a small baby AND a toddler, was so challenging (aka hard, frustrating, exhausting) for me. For some reason, the second time around seemed to be more difficult, but was it? Maybe it was because the first one still wanted attention, but the second one required it. Maybe it was because I thought, another boy, same routine (NOT!!!).
Now that my youngest is four, he is really shaping himself into a wonderful little boy. He is learning to express himself in a happy and healthy way (although some of his old habits creep up every now and then), he minds his mama (mostly) in public places and is really such a wonderfully joyous little boy to be around!
It's hard to remind yourself that things will get better when you are drowning in it... so for all you mommies out there who are feeling frustrated and not sure what to do, read this post and know that this too shall pass!
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Comment by Megan @ Disorder2Order on January 21, 2009 at 12:42pm - I understand!!! Believe me I do. The one thing I have learned is that they (the second one) develop physically so much faster than the first one and we forget really how old they are... try to enjoy it, it really and truly does get better or at least easier to manage. Be sure to give yourself a break when you need one... I found that to be essential in my sanity!
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Comment by Megan @ Disorder2Order on January 18, 2009 at 3:52pm
- Amen! Thanks Zicea for the comments and bless you for the SIX kids!!! I admire your strength!
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Comment by Zicea Becks on January 18, 2009 at 2:17am -
"Having a small baby AND a toddler, was so challenging (aka hard, frustrating, exhausting) for me."
yessss! i agree 128%.
my kids are 13,8,7,5,4,and 2.5. so i all too well understand.
all of my girls are okay, and were okay as toddlers. even Slater (the 2.5 year old) is okay. she's mellow....too mellow.
but the hardest is Denim (the 4 year old).
i mean it's good that he can communicate better these days, but he's still rough and tumble and all over the place. with the girls, you don't have to worry. with him, you have to check on him almost constantly. so maybe it will get better at 5. i dunno.
i attribute it all to him being a boy. (lol)
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