So, Anton and I have both come to the conclusion that Lilly is really an easy child...most of the time. Every six months or so she gets into a rut. That rut is the following:
*"NO!" (a million times a day)
*Kicking
*Screaming
*Yelling
*Hitting
*"I DON'T WANT TO!"
*Crying
*Slamming the door (I thought this wasn't supposed to start until she hit 14 years old)
*Lots of quality time in the time out corner.
*A few spankings here and there.
Lets hope she doesn't stay in this "rut" for too much longer. I hate it when she is like this. It is a battle ALL DAY LONG. Kill me now.
In other news...Anton watched the girls for me on Saturday while I went and spent 3 hours at AquaVie day spa. 3 hours! It was glorious! I had a massage, a 45 minute pedicure, and a 45 minute manicure. Bliss. My parents gave me a gift certificate there for my birthday last year and I finally got around to using it. It was so needed, and even more appreciated.
Claire has finally gotten her top two teeth! We have a grand total of 4 teeth now. She is enjoying those chompers...she will bite down on everything. Yes, everything. And, it hurts. And at the moment, she has no interest in crawling. She gets into position (with our help) and panics. She would much rather just be a house plant, and I am OK with that. I don't love the crawling stage!
Again, lets hope Lilly is back to her old self soon. I have a feeling it is going to be a long week. Ugh.
2 comments:
Conner has gone thru phases where he goes into a room and slams the door. It always leaves me in shock, I too thought this was not supposed to start till the teenage years. If your situation is like ours, she will have these ruts every few months and if you are able to be strict and disciplinary for about a week (not a fun week) they seem to get back to their sweet selves. At least Conner has done so. (so far! they are full of surprises!)
Oh my heavens - I UNDERSTAND!!!!
Too bad Sophia's is not a rut though, at least that's how it's feeling. Seriously, ever since Carson was born she has grown some horns. I've been waiting and WAITING (and praying) it will be over soon. I really think 3 years old is harder than "terrible 2's".
I am telling you though, one thing that helps is having friends over (or vise versa). I really think they just get bored and need attention. Granted, play dates don't always go smooth either - but when they do, it is so nice to have someone occupy her time and enjoy an adult convo.
So, we need to do this! We will drive there if you like? Seriously call or text me.
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