I know they always warn you about the terrible twos, but I'm not sure if anyone told you it all starts at 18 months. Your once cooperative, easy going child turns into a little one with an opinion about everything and wants you to know it. Liam went through this phase as well, and I know that's all it is, but it does make things a little more difficult. Some things Declan no longer likes are putting on a coat, wearing a hat, diaper, pants, you name it he probably doesn't like to wear it. Also he does not like mom or dad to sing or dance so if we do he yells No, stop until we do, which I know it makes him crazy when we do it but I find it kind of hilarious. He also loves cars and must have one, preferably two in his hands at all times or he runs around saying car until we find them and usually he wants a specific one, but which one that is changes all the time. I know it's him just claiming his independence and also being frustrated since he can't always vocalize what he wants or needs, but it's funny how it seems overnight he changed from a cooperative, easy going guy to a strong willed, independent toddler. Time seems to be racing by in the blink on an eye.
I definitely don't look forward to the defiance I know I'll face coming from my child. At least your son is simply adorable though! :)
ReplyDeleteYour little boy is so cute!! I'm not looking forward to my 1-yr-old turning 18 months.
ReplyDeleteJust be glad he waited til 18 months..sometimes they don't. And sometimes it starts much later and lasts longer. You'll miss these days one day. By the way I'm Jo from The Momma Blogger, following you on GFC from the Monkey Blog Hop. Have a great evening.
ReplyDeleteThe Terrible Two's can start as early as 16 months and then linger on, turning into the Torturous Three's and the Feisty Fours. Then magically they phase right into the Fabulous Fives, and from then on out they are simply angels.
ReplyDeleteHa! I wish.
The truth is, every age can be a challenge. But it's very hard to "reason" with a toddler. And that is why God made them SO. DARN. CUTE. If they weren't so darn cute, well... we would probably all have just one child :)
I'm a new follower of your blog. Stopped by from the Monday hop :)
Katrina@They All Call Me Mom
My 23 month old doesn't like too keep clothes or his diaper on;) and he does this fake cry thing, its so funny! both my boys were crazy toddlers. Hang in there mom!
ReplyDeleteI see that I have a lot to look forward to! I like to think that I still have plenty of time before I have an 18 month old but time just seems to fly, I feel like he'll be 18 before I know it.
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One of these days you will be very happy that he is an independent thinker!! I am a new GFC follower from Monday Monkey Hop!
ReplyDeleteMichele aka MikiHope
www.mikishope.com
Not looking forward to the terrible 2's......I like how simple things are now! :)
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