I think that God sent my 2 year old here to test me. She is on a tear and I am at the end of my rope. I am frustrated and tired all the time. I feel like I fight with her all day!! She just pushes to see how far she can push. And I know that my husband feels like I let her get away with too much, but at some point I feel like I have to pick my battles. AUGH!! I am hoping that when she turns 3 this will get better. She has the ability to be the sweetest and most loving little girl, and then sometimes I think that she is possesed by the devil himself!
God give me strength and patience so that we both survive!
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Oh gurl. I am not looking forward to the 2's. Kaiden is just starting to test me now and see what he can get away with.
They say that it usually stops by the time their 4. 4?!?! That's way too long!
well, here is my advice. Pick whatever she does everyday all day that she KNOWS she is not supposed to be doing. Explain to her that you will give her one warning for that "thing" she is doing then its off to time out, or take away a favorite toy or a spanking whatever it is you have decided on. Stick to this!! I always tell parents that if you hear crying and screaming then its working LOL. I am so mean but 3 kids later this is the one thing that nips the problem in the butt quickly and I find myself not saying no or fussing at my boys ALL day everyday!
You need to show her that YOU are the boss and that you mean. Once that one thing is improved you can start on others. You will find your self with a fairly calm house soon.
(I take away my boys TV time, favorite toy, our weekly Mickey D's trip, coins from allowance earning, special time cooking with me. Its best to take away what matters the most to make the most statement)
I hope you have a peaceful and fun house again soon! Jolie
Oh and don't be afraid to listen to her cry for 15-30 minutes. That time out rule that applies to their age only works for some kids. I set a timer for 30 minutes and place it in the boys room. I tell them that because of their behavior its now rest time and they may not come out till the timer goes off, at this time they must complete what they would not do like clean up or eat or tell Mommy they are sorry. One cries for 5 minutes then falls asleep, while the other cries for 15minutes and comes out when the timer goes off where I can calmly explain to him what went wrong inthe first place! Mine are known for throwing temper tantrums where they listen to nothing until this rest time is up!)
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