Saturday, January 10, 2009
Terrible Two's...already?
Well, people have advised me that girls are much more difficult than boys to raise, and I believe that is true! Mallory Kate just turned two before Christmas, and the two's are definitely here! Her vocabulary has grown tremendously in the last month and she wants you to hear it ALL! She makes me tired just listening to her, and most of it is understandable, even to a stranger. We are finding out she has a little "stubborn" side to her. She makes sure to tell us what she wants, and that she certainly doesn't want to "wait patiently" for it! She is sure to tell us that "I don't like that" when we ask her to try her veggies on her plate or that it is "Mallory Kate's turn" to watch a TV show- Dora of course. Last night was the topper of it all...I put her to bed and rubbed her back for about 2 minutes or so. (Like we do each night- sometimes longer than others!) I then went downstairs and started watching TV with Greg and Graham. We heard a thud- not too terribly loud, and at that point I knew...she has gotten out of her bed! I went upstairs to find her smiling so big in the middle of the hall. She proceeds to tell me, "Hey Mommy! I get out!" I couldn't help but laugh. Graham never once tried to get out of his bed at this age...this is all new! I tucked her back in and told her she's not allowed to get out. I figured I better play it safe this time and decided to watch TV upstairs in my room. About 3 minutes later, once again...thud! She came running in my room..."I do it again Mommy. I get out! I want to watch TV." This time I threatened her with timeout and Greg ended up laying down with her to get her settled. Phew...is there a life's instructions book on how to raise a girl? Please advise... One more funny side note, the other night my mom and I were playing with Mallory Kate and her Dora doll. Mallory Kate was talking about Dora's hair, Nana's hair, Daddy's hair, and then she got to Mommy's hair. She said, and I quote, "Mommy's hair in the bathroom!" Which it is- on the mannequin's head! I hope this doesn't scar her for life! :)
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The video was precious!! Happy New Year! Linda G
Lori,
I laughed so hard when I read this. All I can say is to try and get used to the "girl" ways. You're right there is a huge difference between boys and girls. Emily is a drama mama. Tyler is so easy going. Tyler's terrible twos are mild compared to what Emily's were. Hope all is well. Talk to you soon.
What's so funny is that just yesterday when you were at school, you were saying that you were so happy she hadn't figured out how to get out of her bed! She must have heard you and made that her mission. :) She is so precious. And yes, she sure has a lot to say!
Chap
Oh girl...this is just probably the beginning!! :)
What a bright spor to have in your day...never a dull moment with Mallory Kate.
Kelly
Lori - your stories crack me up! No, I have not found a good book on raising a little girl! Megan is a handful right now. If she throws herself on the floor one more time (at age 5!) I think I am going to scream!!! Miss and love ya. Give the kids and Greg a hug for me.
I know all about the getting out of bed thing, but Isabel was not the culprit. It was Noah. I can't say it gets better, it just comes in phases. Good Luck!
Too funny.....I told you the other week she would be out of that bed!!! lol...Personally, I think the 3's are WORSE...SOOOOOOOOO brace yourself girl...It's gonna be quite a ride!
Love ya,
TW
Lori, Wish I could help with the girl thing, Sadly enough when i found out I was pregnant, I prayed for a boy, my husband prayed for a healthy baby. (I know that sounds horrible on my end) But Gavin seems to have hit the terrible twos already and we still have 5 months to go. His favorite word right now is "NO MINE" to everything and he refuses to sit still for 1 minute and his mouth runs constantly (I guess he came by that honestly) He pushed a chair over to his high chair the other day and climbed into his highchair just so he could stand on the tray. All of this in the 1 minute it took me to walk from the kitchen to the back bedroom to grab a pen. I hope you are feeling better and please let me know if you need anything at all.
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