Let me vent for a minute... or two.
As Gabe and Landon approached the two year mark, I found myself DREADING terrible two's times two. I thought it was bad enough when Liam hit that lovely (please sense my sarcasm!) age. But the mere thought of dealing with two defiant, bossy, non-listening, screaming, and temper tantrum ridden boys literally left me exhausted.
Presently, I find myself struggling with Liam and his terrible 3's more than I ever thought possible. Can it be that a child can have two straight "terrible" years?! Lord I hope not. I'm praying that he starts to mellow out once he starts pre-school in a few weeks. I know that it will be a great outlet for him. Some time for him to grow, make new friends, and socialize with other kiddos outside of his brothers. And in spite of all his hitting, screaming, and object throwing fits... I'll miss him more than imaginable for those three hours he's off singing songs and learning new things.
Dear Gabe and Landon, my sweet little boys. Don't think that you have escaped Mommy's venting session. Gabe and Landon have most certainly entered those terrible two's that I dreaded oh so much. They have emerged as purely defiant little men who have no trouble telling me no (with an authoritative finger point) or literally screaming like banshee children when they don't get their way. I have nearly reached my limit of thrown sippie cups, hitting and biting, and blood curdling screams. Is it possible that twin newborn babies are easier than twin two year olds? I'm starting to think that is a strong possibility.
Due to all of this utter chaos, I've seriously questioned my overall parenting skills, patience, and most importantly my overall mental health. All over a glass of wine or two. :) A mommas gotta have an outlet, right?!? I love you boys with all of my heart. Literally to the moon and back. But lets try to go easy on Mommy for awhile. My head of white hairs will thank you! :)
Love you monkey boys!!!
9 Months of Hudson Bradley
8 years ago
Oh, Erin. I hope they grow out of this stage quickly. I can't imagine the chaos you're going through right now. They must take after Cliff. I don't remember you or Megan or Katy being anything but perfect angels at that age. Lol. And as a twin myself I know I never went through this stage. Your Uncle Dave was probably a pain in the you know what, though. I think it must be a guy thing, huh! Well, I'll be praying that you survive the next 11 months of the terrible two's squared. I know you and Cliff will do a great job dealing with this. Love you all and have a glass for me. Aunt Debbie
ReplyDeleteHave a glass? More like a six pack! :) Just kidding... sort of! I'd like to think that I never went through this stage, but I'm certain that I did. Maybe it is just a guy thing and all us gals are angels! ;) Liam is starting school tomorrow, so we'll see how much calmer it is with one of the "terribles" missing in action. Thanks for the post and talk to you soon! ~ Erin
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