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I think we hit toddlerhood
So, Kellen switched daycare rooms at his daycare on Monday (in the pre-tot room from the infant room) so I'm not sure if this is related or not, but he is being a pill this week!!! He is cranky no matter what I do; even if I am trying to play or sing to him. He refuses to be put down, even when I redirect him to a toy and start playing with that. He is headbanging the wood floor, and yesterday, he headbutted me in the mouth twice!! Hard!!! I said a stern 'NO!' and put him in his pack and play for a minute (although- do they really get that at this age- mini time outs???). My DH thinks he does it cuz it gets a reaction out of me (it does, because the first thing I do is scream in pain and go and make sure I have a tooth still). What do I do??? Isn't this supposed to wait until the ages of 2-3??? I actually blasted the radio on our way to daycare yesterday, because he was screaming and not wanting to hear me sing his favorite songs, and kept throwing toys that I gave him on the floor, like I had handed him hot lava. I felt awful for doing it, but I thought maybe if he heard the music (I keep the speakers in the front), he would stop. Lord, give me strength!!!
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Re: I think we hit toddlerhood
Even though M is not in daycare, I am starting to see some of the same things from her. When she get frustrated (High Chair/Car Seat, etc) she will bang her head and of course I come running cuz I don't want her to bang her head! She has also started to become a bit more clingly and doesn't want to be put down (which I don't mind too much) but I think that comes from the fact that I have been REALLY bust at work and have been working slightly longer days, so when I am done working, she just wants to be with mama.
I am interested to see what advice gets posted. Tash, I am in a similar boat too!
Well, you are not alone. Oliver is a handful in the evenings...I think he is tired of being at home/inside! Nothing seems to make him happy lately!
Going with MrsReem's words of advice....this too shall pass. That's about the only thing that keeps me sane sometimes!
Neena is perfect. I have no idea what you're talking abut. ;-)
You should've seen Shea and I wit hthe kiddos at Olive Garden the other day. It' was hillarious. I don't what we were thinking taking two toddlers out to eat close to their nap time. HA!
Neena Mae. 1/7/10
"A baby nursing at a mother's breast is an undeniable affirmation of our rootedness in nature." - David Suzuki
It is so hard for them at this age- they are just trying to figure out their limits and boundaries.
I read "The Happiest Toddler on the Block" and it really gave me a good perspective on this age. I also had a point where I thought I was going to rip my hair out, but now those days are pretty far and few between. I also try and keep Michael out of situations where I know trouble could ensue- if we have a big grocery trip, we will eat lunch at the salad bar before we do our shopping and then he has a snack to carry with him in the cart, etc.
It's hard, hang in there!
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