And then he was two…..
I’m told to be ready for the terrible twos. When babies become toddlers, toddlers become kids and independence and the ability to throw tantrums is at an all time high. Everyone has a story or a tale of the frightful and often funny (of course only now in retrospect) things their terrible two year olds tried, started, accomplished, etc… I’m told to be prepared, decide upon and stick to your discipline techniques now, be prepared to not recognize your child!!
I’m scared.
So, here is my plan. I’m going to go into the “terrible twos” firmly believing that they are not all that terrible. I’m going to focus everyday on the awesome things that two brings, like, actual conversations with my son, time to do a few more things for myself as he’s now able to keep himself busy playing, the fun adventures we can now have because he’s old enough to go out and explore, the simple fact that he still likes his mommy to rock him to sleep at night, the fact that he still likes to cuddle up and watch cartoons, watching him laugh at something that truly is funny, the excitement we both feel as he learns colors, numbers, letters and shapes and all the little things he does each and every day that make me smile. I hope that I can really focus on these things each day, remembering more of the good things, rather than the tantrums, messes and tears.
So maybe I’m not so scared of the “terrible twos” after all, because really, I think they will be the “terrific twos”!!! Seriously – how can they not be when your little one is this cute?!!
I’m told to be ready for the terrible twos. When babies become toddlers, toddlers become kids and independence and the ability to throw tantrums is at an all time high. Everyone has a story or a tale of the frightful and often funny (of course only now in retrospect) things their terrible two year olds tried, started, accomplished, etc… I’m told to be prepared, decide upon and stick to your discipline techniques now, be prepared to not recognize your child!!
I’m scared.
So, here is my plan. I’m going to go into the “terrible twos” firmly believing that they are not all that terrible. I’m going to focus everyday on the awesome things that two brings, like, actual conversations with my son, time to do a few more things for myself as he’s now able to keep himself busy playing, the fun adventures we can now have because he’s old enough to go out and explore, the simple fact that he still likes his mommy to rock him to sleep at night, the fact that he still likes to cuddle up and watch cartoons, watching him laugh at something that truly is funny, the excitement we both feel as he learns colors, numbers, letters and shapes and all the little things he does each and every day that make me smile. I hope that I can really focus on these things each day, remembering more of the good things, rather than the tantrums, messes and tears.
So maybe I’m not so scared of the “terrible twos” after all, because really, I think they will be the “terrific twos”!!! Seriously – how can they not be when your little one is this cute?!!
Dear Greyson,
ReplyDeleteI think that your Mommy is very smart in not worring about you being TWO!!!! If you are anything like your Mommy it will be a breeze! Your Mommy at two was sweet , caring , kind and oh so funny! I never remember her throwing a temper tantrum, not ever. She was truly a precious joy in my life and I am just sure that you will be to your Mommy too!! I love you little one. Be good for Mommy and Daddy. Hugs and Kisses to all of you. P.S. You are soooo cute! Grandma loves your pictures. Thank-You Heather!!!!!!