One of those days....need to VENT!
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One of those days....need to VENT!
| Wed, 01-31-2007 - 10:42am |
Today has been a crazy day for me and my soon to be 2yr old daughter...I have a very good feeling she has pretty much hit the "terrible 2's" she has been such a brat today...fresh...saying no to everything and having a melt down every time she sees me pick something up or put something away....I'm 26wks preg. w/ my 2nd child, and am trying to get things ready for the baby, making space and rearranging things for storage, and she has been unbearable for me to try and get things done, very whiney and fresh...I've never seen this side of her, and am dreading the "2 stage" that is yet to come! I never thought I'd be so happy for her nap time to come around, because she is driving me crazy! Sorry, just needed to vent!!!!!


(((((((HUGS))))))) to you!!!!
the "twos" are hard enough to deal with, but add on the impending arrival of a younger sibling and it's like throwing coal on a fire. Remember that she can feel your stress... if you are busy trying to get things ready for a baby, she knows that something is about to change. She may not understand just what yet, but her routine and surroundings are changing, and at this age it's difficult for them to understand and adapt. Make sure you include her as much as possible... let her put clothes and blankets in dresser drawers for the baby, pick out toys, encourage her to talk to and kiss the baby in your belly, and look at pictures of babies with her.
Here's an article you might check out: http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/newborn/siblings.html
Hang in there... I know it's frustrating, but it'll get better!!!!
Big hugs
I can relate to the 2 year old. Sophia just turned 2 in December and some days I ask myself "who is this child". I have the whining! ugh, it is the worst.
If you ever need to vent, I'm right there with ya!