Or at least the "old" Micah...my sweet angel of a child. Not that he's that bad but since he turned 2, he is a different child. All my old tricks aren't working! He's taken to throwing tantrums & testing every limit. His big thing right now is spitting. He does it because he thinks it's funny, & he also likes to do it when he's angry. He also likes to hit when he's angry. Not people, but any objects in his way. He throws anything in sight. Of course I'm not helping matters. I haven't been feeling great the past few weeks because "little brother" is starting to cut off my oxygen & cause indigestion & reflux all the time now. So my fuse has been shorter than normal.
I know all this is pretty normal for his age, but I feel all my "expertise" has flown out the window! I don't work with kids Micah's age normally anyway, but I'm giving myself a hard time because I feel like I, of all people, should know what to do. We attempted time out in the high chair per his pediatrician, but I don't really think he understands the concept yet so it's more torture than anything. So, now we're trying a different kind of time out where he & I take a break together, sit & breathe or recite the ABCs or some other quiet, calming activity. It seems to help redirect him at least. We're also just trying to ignore a lot of the less dangerous behavior, which is difficult for me because his screaming grates on my last nerve! And we're trying to teach him to hit a pillow when he's angry if he needs to hit something.
Last year, right after his first birthday, he transformed as well. He decided he wasn't going to go to sleep easily anymore & would scream for an hour or more before finally giving up. This was while Joe was gone. But I was firm & didn't pick him up, and it only lasted for a week. The worst week of my life but only a week :) So, even though I know he's just being a typical 2 year old & he'll always have his days, I'm hoping if we're consistent we can at least get some of the behavior under control particularly before the baby arrives since that will probably make it worse :) No matter, he's still my little cuddle bug & I can't imagine life any differently, tantrums and all.
3 comments:
Don't worry Amber.. it gets better! I remember those days. You are doing the right thing by being consistent! Good luck... I can't imagine being preggy and dealing with the terrible two's. I hate that Isaac and this coming baby will be 9 years apart, but it definitly has some perks!
Oh, Amber....I don't think I would worry. I know I am not quite there yet with Ava Grace, but with her sometimes stubborn personality - I am thinking we are going to hit that stage sooner than later. Good luck!! Let me know all of your little tricks so I can use them!! :)
I feel your pain, Amber! Joshua has been going through the "terrible twos" since he was 18 months! Thankfully he gets the concept of time out and despises it. Redirection works, but he still loves to push my buttons. He knows exactly where my line is and walks on top of it...doesn't cross it, just tip toes across the top! Hang in there girl. I hear it gets better :)!!
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