Terrible two-year-old - Page 2

Stormieweather · 07-31-2007, 01:29 PM

My just-turned-2 yr old has done the same thing. I remove the plate once she begins to shuffle it around now and avert most disasters. If anything does make it onto the floor, I hand her a paper towel and sponge and have her clean, while I help and talk to her about not throwing things on the floor. I've showed her where the dirty dishes go (sink) and now she plops them over the edge, no matter what's in there. This is interesting if the sink holds something other than dirty dishes :p (which of course, she cannot see).

Two year olds are fascinating. They are growing and learning at an astounding rate, testing their limits and independence. I love it! I never yell at her because I don't want to stifle her creativity and interests, but merely guide her explorations in safe and acceptable ways.

DucksNuts · 07-30-2007, 08:24 PM

All good advice.

I have 2 and 4 yr old boys and I do a lot of explaining about consequences prior to the event, to prevent repeat offenses.

Keeping it low key is a must, as are the consequences of her actions. You must always follow through with whatever you decide too.

On the amount of food front, dont stress at all. Kids tend to flow in cycles, they eat heaps, they eat nothing and then they graze all day.

They wont let themselves starve and so long as your daughter is being offered a good healthy range of food when she is hungry...you have no worries at all.

The terrible twos are kinda fun in a way, two year olds are sooo cute and sooo frustrating. Gotta love the road to independence.

07-30-2007, 08:27 PM

Yeah, my biggest problem as a parent is my temper when I am in a lot of pain.
I have the syndrome when I am in extreme pain where I have phantom emotions and emotions that are "larger" than they need to be.
I am usually aware of it when it is happening, but it is VERY hard to control.
I do a lot of apologizing.
But, you guys know that.
I am fortunate to be blessed with a amazingly intelligent, sensitive, and insightful young man as a son. I do not deserve it.

yesman065 · 07-30-2007, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rkzenrage

I am fortunate to be blessed with a amazingly intelligent, sensitive, and insightful young man as a son. I do not deserve it.

Yes you do, and you helped shape him into the wonderful young man he is - Don't ever forget that.

ferret88 · 07-31-2007, 02:26 PM

Thanks Stormie.

07-31-2007, 05:32 PM

I told my son, at two, that Santa was a vampire. That is why he only came out at night, and why you had to be asleep when he came or he would EAT YOU!
He wears red so the blood does not show and lives at the north pole because it is always night there. He never gets any older and leaves toys to lure you out of your room so he can EAT you!!!
So you better sleep tonight... love you... click.

ferret88 · 08-01-2007, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkzenrage

I told my son, at two, that Santa was a vampire. That is why he only came out at night, and why you had to be asleep when he came or he would EAT YOU!
He wears red so the blood does not show and lives at the north pole because it is always night there. He never gets any older and leaves toys to lure you out of your room so he can EAT you!!!
So you better sleep tonight... love you... click.

That is HILARIOUS. I fully intend to NOT do the Santa thing and that's the best "Santa's not real" story I've ever heard.

theotherguy · 08-01-2007, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ferret88

I fully intend to NOT do the Santa thing and that's the best "Santa's not real" story I've ever heard.

We tried "Santa is not real." Didn't stick. He just had a glazed look when we talked about the real St. Nick. However, just to see what would happen, my wife said, "So, what do you think about Santa?" His eyes lit up and he started in on the reindeer, chimney, North Pole thing and didn't stop talking for about 15 minutes. We gave up. Santa is as real as your kids want him to be.

Aliantha · 08-01-2007, 07:47 PM

It's fun for kids to believe in santa. It's also good for them to know the meaning of christmas whether it's a religious holiday for your family or simply a time to be thankful for all your blessings, particularly family.

A mix of both is good I think. Santa is a part of the magic of kids.

07-31-2007, 01:29 PM	#1
Stormieweather Wearing her bitch boots Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Floriduh Posts: 1,181	My just-turned-2 yr old has done the same thing. I remove the plate once she begins to shuffle it around now and avert most disasters. If anything does make it onto the floor, I hand her a paper towel and sponge and have her clean, while I help and talk to her about not throwing things on the floor. I've showed her where the dirty dishes go (sink) and now she plops them over the edge, no matter what's in there. This is interesting if the sink holds something other than dirty dishes :p (which of course, she cannot see). Two year olds are fascinating. They are growing and learning at an astounding rate, testing their limits and independence. I love it! I never yell at her because I don't want to stifle her creativity and interests, but merely guide her explorations in safe and acceptable ways. __________________ "First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win." - Mahatma Gandhi

08-01-2007, 07:47 PM	#9
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	It's fun for kids to believe in santa. It's also good for them to know the meaning of christmas whether it's a religious holiday for your family or simply a time to be thankful for all your blessings, particularly family. A mix of both is good I think. Santa is a part of the magic of kids. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

07-30-2007, 08:24 PM	#2
DucksNuts Bitchy Little Brat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,067	All good advice. I have 2 and 4 yr old boys and I do a lot of explaining about consequences prior to the event, to prevent repeat offenses. Keeping it low key is a must, as are the consequences of her actions. You must always follow through with whatever you decide too. On the amount of food front, dont stress at all. Kids tend to flow in cycles, they eat heaps, they eat nothing and then they graze all day. They wont let themselves starve and so long as your daughter is being offered a good healthy range of food when she is hungry...you have no worries at all. The terrible twos are kinda fun in a way, two year olds are sooo cute and sooo frustrating. Gotta love the road to independence.

07-30-2007, 08:27 PM	#3
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	Yeah, my biggest problem as a parent is my temper when I am in a lot of pain. I have the syndrome when I am in extreme pain where I have phantom emotions and emotions that are "larger" than they need to be. I am usually aware of it when it is happening, but it is VERY hard to control. I do a lot of apologizing. But, you guys know that. I am fortunate to be blessed with a amazingly intelligent, sensitive, and insightful young man as a son. I do not deserve it.

07-31-2007, 02:26 PM	#5
ferret88 (This space left intentionally UN-blank.) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 604	Thanks Stormie.

07-31-2007, 05:32 PM	#6
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	I told my son, at two, that Santa was a vampire. That is why he only came out at night, and why you had to be asleep when he came or he would EAT YOU! He wears red so the blood does not show and lives at the north pole because it is always night there. He never gets any older and leaves toys to lure you out of your room so he can EAT you!!! So you better sleep tonight... love you... click.

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