It is so hard to believe that in four months, J. will be two years old. In the past month, however, my sweet little angel has started showing signs of the famous Terrible Two's. I had really hoped that I would get away without experiencing them, though I know I was merely fooling myself. I will say though, that when he is good, he is amazing. And by amazing, I mean the coolest little kid ever. In fact, he loves to say "cool" when he sees something that's cool. So freaking cute!
And he's super smart too. I mean, I've always thought he was a smart kid, but he seems to be getting things now like he didn't before. He picks up on everything much faster. He learns sign language from watching it on television, he imitates things that we say (watch your language) and do and he is starting to know some of his colors, shapes, and numbers. All of this in just one month!
But when he is bad...let me tell you. He can throw a temper tantrum like the best of them. And he likes to bang his head against the floor. It makes walking away and ignoring him impossible.
I think things will get easier when daylight savings starts. Then, when I get home from work, we will have some time to go outside and play before he comes in for dinner. Right now, we get home and have dinner, then upstairs to play and take a bath...he loves being outside and it really does make a difference. March 9th can't get here soon enough!
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If you get a chance, purchase or rent this video : Happiest Toddler on the Block by Dr. Harvey Karp.
I have been using this technique with toddlers and preschoolers in my consulting work with child care centers and it really works! (The doctor comes off a little goofy, but when they show the parents using it it looks normal)
Anyway, it is a way to handle and sometimes prevent tantrums. I think it's useful.
Hey Becky, I actually saw the video and you are right - the guy is a complete goofball. My husband's tried it a few times. I think we just need to practice it a lot more. Or better yet, why don't you come by and help! ;)
Seriously, I'll try it tonight and let you know how it goes. Thanks for the reminder!
well at least when he's good, he's very good! and, when he's throwing a tantrum he's indicating that he's definitely a normal little boy!
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