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My son will be 2 next month and he is sooooo annoying. I know, I feel really bad saying that. I feel like a complete failure. He goes through these times where no matter what I say he will ignore me.
We were at the park today and he was headed towards the swings so I told him to wait and he kept on going, after calling to him for the umpteenth time I just had to physically guide him around the feet that were about to knock his little head off.
Sooooo annoying. I know you are probably saying this is normal, but I just can't get over it. It feels like he's doing it to hurt me or something. Sometimes I don't even like him. I know, I'm awful. I really need some help.... |
| Posted by on 09/20/2008 10:16 PM
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| Try to relax a little, Your son is brand new, How can he possibly know how to do things, try to get at his level, Trust me, cherish these little moments with you child!!! Smile and relax!! Heidi single mom of 3 for 8 years |
| posted by Heidi on 09/21/2008 09:23 AM
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| Also, try and keep in mind that he's at the age where he's trying to see how far he can push you. You can also try rephrasing orders to him...instead of saying "pick up your toys" try "can you show mommy how good you are at picking up your toys?" This makes them feel more important and lets them "show off" what they can do. He's not trying to hurt you and you are not horrible for feeling annoyed...we all feel that way at times. Hang in there! |
| posted by Julie on 09/21/2008 01:05 PM
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Kim-
I can completely understand where you are coming from. I cried the other day after trying to have a relaxing lunch with my son in public; it turned out to be a nightmare!!! He wouldn't go in his highchair, wouldn't eat his food, started throwing his food and trying to kick the table. After that he just started crying the whole time that I tried to eat. That should have been a to-go lunch. I love him so much but he is so strong willed at times that it drives me crazy. I just try to reinforce my rules, especially the ones that keep him out of danger, and remember that he sees the world as his playground. He is not trying to intentionally hurt me, just like your son isn't either. They are just so excited about life and can't wait to explore what comes next. I've chased after my son many times when he was going past the swings; he just didn't get it. After explaining it to him for the millionth time, now he runs around them. You may not take my advice, but I think as along as you are trying the best you can, then you are being a good mother to him. Sure, the frustrations will come, believe me, I'm right there with ya, but try not to take it personal, maybe just laugh it off. The terrible two's will pass and then on to another challenge with another age. It's hard but try to enjoy the ride or you'll just make yourself miserable. |
| posted by Lisa on 09/22/2008 06:24 PM
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| I know it's really hard. I watch other mothers and their children and it seems so easy and their kids seem so well behaved. And then I think, "What am I doing wrong with mine?" But my kids are good too. They can be pills, but mostly pretty good. And I don't want to let your spirits down, but my daughter is 4 1/2 years old and she is still going through the Terrible Twos! One day she is wonderful and the next she is really not wonderful at all and I just want to sit and cry from her bahavior. But I know she can't possibly be like that for the rest of her life, so I just try to stay calm and deal with her. |
| posted by Chels on 10/02/2008 09:20 AM
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| my son is 3 and ahalf and went through that as well I found that by neeling down to be at eyelevel and telling them that by not listeng the can get hurt and that will make you so sad and that it scares you then tell themhow much you love them and dont want them to get hurt and after a while his listening improved a lot. |
| posted by Delmer on 10/07/2008 01:44 AM
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