We have been involved in the terrible two’s for some time now and I wish they were done, but alas, I know we have more time with them. I think I much prefer when they skip the terrible two’s and they hit that stage at three like Vincent did. It seemed to have passed much faster.
I had almost the exact same new years eve this year as I did last year. Except instead of Vincent it was Ian who wouldn’t listen. I guess that’s what I get for having the boys 20 months apart. You seem to get one out of a troublesome phase and the other one is moving right into some other.
With Ian it’s so hard. He’s so stubborn. Vincent, you could sit on your lap and calm down by having him look at you and talking to him. Not Ian. He will flop and flail and refuse to let you talk. All you can do is let the fit go and hope it subsides soon.
Yesterday I felt like a complete failure. Ian decided he was going to completely ignore me. When I asked him to put on his boots and jacket I got no response. After several minutes and attempts, I just decided to put them on myself. That turned into a battle. Nothing like being a working mom and feeling like your kids have no respect for you, especially in front of their provider. Finally she had to come help so I could get Vincent out to the car and then come back and get him.
Tags: child, fail, failure, kids, parent, terrible two's, work
