Monday, October 01, 2007
No, he didn't really need a nap...just ask him.
With a solid five year gap between child #3 and child #4 (#1 and #2 are close in age), I had blissfully forgotten the "terrible two's".
There's no forgetting these days at our house. Take one active two and a half year old, stir in a communication disorder and a highly stressful year, and, well, I'm not sure who says "No" more these days, him or me!
Keeping with what I'm sure some child "experts" would dub "asserting his independence" or "finding his place in the family", his latest ploy is refusal to participate in group activities. Yes, I'm the mom with the kid clinging to my leg at baby gym class or sitting in the corner during Toddler Time at the library (only to found singing the songs later, alone in his room). If I hear one more "they all go through that" from another sympathetic mom, I am going to scream. Funny, "all" of my other three children didn't go through this.
Sometimes, however, the little contrarian can surprise and bless me. We were at his favorite place (well, other than Grandma's house) today ("Yook, Mama! Kick-Le-LAY!") when I asked him to fold his hands.
"NO Mama! M..... pay!".
And so he did..."Dod, tank you, chicken, pay payground. Amen."
Which, I guess, means that the two's aren't always so terrible.
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Now I know how to get him to take a nap!! :)
How interesting that even a 2 year old can know he is to thank God for blessings.
That is funny. Our M fell asleep in his dinner quite often at that age because he gave up nap way earlier than he should have also. Maybe it has something to do with the name??? We have a five year gap between #2 & #3. Do you think I've got this to look forward to yet?
Awwww...that's so sweet. I love it that blogging helps record these most precious moments forever.
Thank you again for helping yesterday.
:-) Susan
Love, love, love the picture. Definitely worth 1000 words!
LOL! That is precious!
Michael seems to take after his big sister. Maybe you'll have to frame that one and put it next to Hannah's.
JessB
LOL!! I was thinking the same thing as Jess!! Does this one go up in the duck potty?? (SO many people are going to wonder what THAT is code for!!LOL!!) SO SO SO CUTE!!
Oh Heather--this is priceless!! Love it!!
Too cute! And ammo for later in life...LOL..
God bless,
Sallie
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