Terrible Two is Terribly Cute
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I don't think it is a mistake that God makes two year olds so cute. It is to keep you from killing them during the multiple tantrums they throw every day.
Our version of a pet--the backpack Puppy that goes with him everywhere these days
When women in Relief Society would comment on how they have to pray for patience with their toddlers or how to discipline their children because time-outs weren't effective and they were verging on an all out smack-down, I would look at my sweet baby laying idly by in his car seat, sleeping the 3 hour block away and think "What? How could I ever even think of having to smack this sweet child?" To all those sisters whom I silently judged...my sincerest apologies. God knew I was judging your parenting skills and he is teaching me a lesson.
So independent this one...wants his own chair
Max's first time helping Mom make cookies
When we aren't trying to keep Max on the time out step or out of things and places that are potentially harmful, our two year old is really so much fun. I keep telling Ryan that it is the cutest age and the hardest. Max is really starting to show interest in certain things. He has always wanted to be doing whatever his Mom and especially his Dad are doing, i.e, sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, mowing. Most recently he wants to help clean the dishes and help cook. He loves playing with any type of ball, with bubbles, and especially with his cousins, uncles and grandparents. He prefers that you get down on all fours while playing, and if you don't, no worries, he will assist you in getting down on his level. That way he can be sure that he has your undivided attention. Beware, there is a strong chance you will have to be his horse when you get down on all fours.
You might find our 2 year old trying to pump milk out of his belly these days as well. He definitely spends all day watching his Mom! He puts the burp cloth over his shoulder and lugs around the diaper bag as well. Ryan had put some magazines in my Easter basket a few weeks ago and the other day Max was perusing my style magazine and pointing to all the cosmetic ads and would say "Mom...Wook (look)!" Pointing to the mascara ad he would say "eyes" and so on for the lipstick, etc. I am grateful when 6 pm rolls around and it's all about being outside in the dirt when Daddy comes home! Thank goodness his behaviors and mannerisms are mostly typical of the male gender or we might be worried!
Our version of a pet--the backpack Puppy that goes with him everywhere these daysWhen women in Relief Society would comment on how they have to pray for patience with their toddlers or how to discipline their children because time-outs weren't effective and they were verging on an all out smack-down, I would look at my sweet baby laying idly by in his car seat, sleeping the 3 hour block away and think "What? How could I ever even think of having to smack this sweet child?" To all those sisters whom I silently judged...my sincerest apologies. God knew I was judging your parenting skills and he is teaching me a lesson.
So independent this one...wants his own chairThis cute little one can throw the best of fits. He has been testing his boundaries and exploring his attention seeking behaviors for a few months now and I once again have found myself tuning into SuperNanny. The only thing I get from that show is that we aren't as bad of parents as I feel sometimes, things could be so much worse, and yes, Max is just being 2.
There are lots of adjustments being made at our house. We no longer take him to the store or dine-in restaurants, for instance, unless there is absolutely no way around it. As much as he begs to go, it's just not in any one's best interest these days.
Max's first time helping Mom make cookiesWhen we aren't trying to keep Max on the time out step or out of things and places that are potentially harmful, our two year old is really so much fun. I keep telling Ryan that it is the cutest age and the hardest. Max is really starting to show interest in certain things. He has always wanted to be doing whatever his Mom and especially his Dad are doing, i.e, sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, mowing. Most recently he wants to help clean the dishes and help cook. He loves playing with any type of ball, with bubbles, and especially with his cousins, uncles and grandparents. He prefers that you get down on all fours while playing, and if you don't, no worries, he will assist you in getting down on his level. That way he can be sure that he has your undivided attention. Beware, there is a strong chance you will have to be his horse when you get down on all fours.
You might find our 2 year old trying to pump milk out of his belly these days as well. He definitely spends all day watching his Mom! He puts the burp cloth over his shoulder and lugs around the diaper bag as well. Ryan had put some magazines in my Easter basket a few weeks ago and the other day Max was perusing my style magazine and pointing to all the cosmetic ads and would say "Mom...Wook (look)!" Pointing to the mascara ad he would say "eyes" and so on for the lipstick, etc. I am grateful when 6 pm rolls around and it's all about being outside in the dirt when Daddy comes home! Thank goodness his behaviors and mannerisms are mostly typical of the male gender or we might be worried! Max has always shown a real love for music and dancing. He loves to listen to the iPod with our running music on it. His current favorite...Beyonce's All My Single Ladies. A few months ago he started to lip sync with all his little Wiggles songs. Then we were watching The Incredibles with him one day and we noticed that he was quoting lines in lip sync as well. This boy is funny. The next Milli Vanilli?
He also has to have his guitar in hand if the Wiggles are playing guitar or if they are driving the big red car, he runs into his play room and grabs his 4-wheeler to drive.
We are just completely smitten by this terribly cute, terrible 2 year old.
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