Newsflash!
My fiery little princess may be emerging from her terrible twos!!!
Could it be?
She has been really sweet lately.
Amelia is listening much better to instruction - when I tell her it's clean up time and I sing the clean-up song, she actually cleans up!
Amelia is more understanding of Mommy's feelings - when I tell her I'm too hot/tired to play outside anymore, she pats my arm and says, "It's OK, Mommy. I'll rub your back."
Amelia's transitioning has improved - the "first this, then this" logic is finally starting to sink in. She does use this to her own advantage sometimes ("Just one more show, Mommy, then I'll take a nap."), but at least we're communicating.
This is not to say we don't have tantrums and disagreements, but those tend to be brief and somewhat easily fixed. She is relying on the pacifier for shorter & shorter periods of time before handing it over to play.
I think my little girl is growing up. Again!
If this indeed marks a turning point in Amelia's attitude, I will soon happily announce that I survived the terrible twos! Not easy. I have a daughter with a little edge to her personality. She is independent, opinionated, and very vocal when it comes to her wants and needs. I feel like I've been beaten by a little Jekyll & Hyde for 4 months. If this is the end... or at least an improvement... I will be one happy mama.
Right now, the more experienced mothers are laughing at me. Just wait, they say. Just wait until age three. Just wait, they say. Wait until you have more than one kid. Just wait... it's coming back one day.
I know, I know.
But for now, let me live in my little cocoon of bliss. I'm enjoying it here.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
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1 comments:
I totally remember with my first feeling the same way and it just continues lol my youngest who is now 15 months I think is starting her terrible twos early which I will either luck out and it will be a fabulous twos or it's going to be a long process! Can't wait to get passed it but then again don't want to rush it, they do grow so fast! Enjoy your mommy bliss ;)
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