Can someone please remind me of how wonderful and sweet my Natalie is? Because we aren't seeing it! This week she has been a terror...she's so stubborn and boy do I know where she gets it from (me AND dh) but it doesn't make me feel any better. It's one power struggle after another and that child can throw a tantrum for 30 min. straight. We are ignoring, ignoring, but then when she settles down and moves on (we think) she brings up the same issue that started it all in the first place and we start all over again.

Oh my, I have a 2 YEAR OLD! It should be a law...when you're a SAHM of this age you should get a free weekly therapy session AND an account for retail therapy, too!

There's a sweet little girl in there SOMEWHERE, isn't there? If any of you have her, please let me know!!

By Heaventree on Friday, August 11, 2006 - 02:43 pm:

You mean I'm not that only one that dreams of my former life, with a job outside the home, going out for lunch, chatting with colleagues, shopping on my lunch hour, closing my door when I was up too late the night before and closing my eyes for a few minutes, traveling, staying in nice hotels, going out for dinner, having intelligent conversations.

I'm were you are at right now, although your little one is seems to really hold onto things, think of it this way it will suit her well when she's all grown up. She will be a determined young woman with a mind of her own.

It's hard sometimes when Matthew is misbehaving, I sometimes think to myself "Did I really give birth to this person????" It can be especially hard at times as Cameron is still in that sweet baby stage and Matthew can be a real Daddy's boy. Sometimes if he doesn't like the discipline I'm handing out he screams "Daddy Help!" He's so lucky I don't believe in spanking. LOL

He'll probably be one of those kids when out in public screams "Help, Help, she's not my mother!"

Hang in there, apparently it gets worse!

By Reds9298 on Friday, August 11, 2006 - 02:59 pm:

LOL Heaven! Yes, she will be a determined young woman with a mind of her own...wait, that sounds familiar. I've been hearing that my whole life, especially the "mind of her own" part. Oh no! Maybe I should post that on my fridge as a reminder. I look at myself and think, yes, I too will not let things go until I feel they are resolved. We have a long road ahead!

Aaahh...These are the days of our lives....
Thank you for the words of encouragement!

By Breann on Friday, August 11, 2006 - 05:02 pm:

Just wait till she turns three ;) Then you'll wish she could be 2 again!

By Reds9298 on Friday, August 11, 2006 - 08:59 pm:

Oh no Breann......

By Tink on Friday, August 11, 2006 - 10:52 pm:

I promise it does get better. Three was easier for us than two but something tells me that you're in for a long journey, based on what you've said about you and your DH. Isn't there a saying (or maybe a curse) about your child being exactly like you? I do believe that the only thing more stubborn than a two year old is a teenager so, if you get through this year, you'll have a decade of relative peace.

By Dawnk777 on Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 12:06 am:

That sweet little child, who likes to read books? I guess we see only little pieces of her, and you get the whole picture! LOL! They go go through a stage, when they are too, of wanting to be their own person! She sounds like she's a lot like mom!

By Eve on Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 08:38 am:

LOL, Oh my goodness! I have been there my friend! Hang in there. It will get better and then you'll have a totally new drama! LOL

WHen DD was that age, I found the love and logic tapes really motivational and fun. I need some intervention with DD now, and I think I may start listening to them again. THey are just two "experts" chatting casually about some crazy children and the mistakes the parents are making. You think "Whoa! Ok, I do that!" LOL

BTW- a therapy session sounds great! I could go by myself!! LOL

By Tripletmom on Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 08:38 am:

BTDT,It really does get better.When Katie was that age I oftened wondered who took her and gave me the stubborn child I was dealing with.It's hard when they get something in there head and its only there way or hit the hi-way.My guys have become strong headed lately and I think I might invest in a live in therapist LOL

By Boxzgrl on Monday, August 14, 2006 - 01:19 pm:

Ditto Breann, BIG FAT DITTO!!! LOL! The 2's were so much easier.