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"New York Jen" wrote in message et... "Dawn Lawson" wrote in message ... Stephanie Stowe wrote: "New York Jen" wrote in message et... So now that Laszlo is quickly entering his terrible two's (is there really such a thing?) - My child has never had anything remotely resembling terrible twos. My mother says they are a myth of ****ty parenting. My goodness. Niiiiiice. THAT's what Jen wants to hear. :-P'''' Hey Jen....two is hard...not enuf vocabulary, too little to be big, too big to be little. Hang in there. hold him while we're standing up...no sitting, no stroller, nada! And of course, when he doesn't get his way, he screams. Bummer to be him. That would be my attitude anyway. Wasn't it you just speaking of an offensive tone in another post???? Dawn Dawn, Thanks...I really love when someone here sticks up for me. Makes me feel good. :-) I was just going to ignore the post, but I am appreciative that you did not. - Jen I am sorry. I was not TRYING to be offensive. I re-read my message and even *I* find it offensive. I am sorry. S |
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Michelle J. Haines wrote:
In article , says... So now that Laszlo is quickly entering his terrible two's IME, three is worse. Bwahahaha! I was going to say that too, but it didn't seem all that supportive. I think kids hit stages at different times, and some can coast through age 2 and then really broadside you at age 3. Noah was the most difficult at age 4, I think, while Rebekah has decided that 3 is her era of terror ;-) Emily |
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I'll chime in that three was a horrible age for all three of mine.
-- Sue mom to three girls Michelle J. Haines wrote in message ... In article , says... So now that Laszlo is quickly entering his terrible two's IME, three is worse. Michelle Flutist -- In my heart. By my side. Never apart. AP with Pride! Katrina Marie (10/19/96) Xander Ryan (09/22/98 - 02/23/99) Gareth Xander (07/17/00) Zachary Mitchell Theona Alexis (06/03/03) (01/12/94, fostered 09/05/01 - 07/23/03) |
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"Stephanie Stowe" wrote in message . .. "New York Jen" wrote in message et... "Dawn Lawson" wrote in message ... Stephanie Stowe wrote: "New York Jen" wrote in message et... So now that Laszlo is quickly entering his terrible two's (is there really such a thing?) - My child has never had anything remotely resembling terrible twos. My mother says they are a myth of ****ty parenting. My goodness. Niiiiiice. THAT's what Jen wants to hear. :-P'''' Hey Jen....two is hard...not enuf vocabulary, too little to be big, too big to be little. Hang in there. hold him while we're standing up...no sitting, no stroller, nada! And of course, when he doesn't get his way, he screams. Bummer to be him. That would be my attitude anyway. Wasn't it you just speaking of an offensive tone in another post???? Dawn Dawn, Thanks...I really love when someone here sticks up for me. Makes me feel good. :-) I was just going to ignore the post, but I am appreciative that you did not. - Jen I am sorry. I was not TRYING to be offensive. I re-read my message and even *I* find it offensive. I am sorry. S P.S. I am not going to try to say what I was trying to say. My husband has a saying "when in a hole, stop digging." S |
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"New York Jen" wrote in message et... Oh Sue, I didn't mean to upset ya! I just mean these people in the mall who are scowling under their breath that *I* cannot get my child to calm down, and instead of asking me what the hell is wrong, instead jokingly place the blame on me. As if I have some choice in the screaming toddler's behavior. Maybe they don't have kids, or they don't remember what their kids were like, or they were extremely lucky and their kids were perfect, or they were abusive parents who threatened the living daylights out of their kids. Any which way, don't worry about it. People will always find something to judge you on. Just know that what you do is right. As a side note, my mom always wanted others to think what a great mom she was. It was to the point that when someone commented on something, she'd immediately agree and do whatever it was they told her to do. She could never stand dissaproval from anyone, especially her friends. It drove us nuts, because the comments were often about something we were doing that they didn't approve of, so we'd be in trouble. We'd normally not get in trouble for it, so it was terribly unfair. Like once, we were at a liquor store, her friends spotted us there and said, "You let your kids go that far??" The answer should have been, "Yes, all the time. It's not far at all." but she answered, "No." We were immediately in trouble for it. Drove us crazy, because we knew what she believed and we knew we were in trouble for what her friends believed, just so she wouldn't look bad. Not that you do any of this, just that you should do what you believe is right and forget what others are saying, especially the strangers. They don't have to walk in your shoes. |
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Shannon G wrote: people who say, "What are you doing to that child?" while the kid is screaming or even after, as if it's a joke. Ha ha, very funny. So funny I often find that a comment like that can be quite good. If Hamish is screaming (he's 2 as well) an someone says "what are you doing to him" I usually take it as a joke. How about "Waiting for him to be three?" Uh oh, my 3 year old is more challenging at three than he was at 2. I'm finding the "odd" years more difficult than the even's. Anyone else? Well, ok, you can wait for four ;-) |
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Emily Roysdon wrote in message ...
Michelle J. Haines wrote: In article , says... So now that Laszlo is quickly entering his terrible two's IME, three is worse. Bwahahaha! I was going to say that too, but it didn't seem all that supportive. I think kids hit stages at different times, and some can coast through age 2 and then really broadside you at age 3. Noah was the most difficult at age 4, I think, while Rebekah has decided that 3 is her era of terror ;-) Emily Thank you - I needed to see that! ;-) Lately, it seems like when people ask how Thomas is, my response is, "He's 2. He's very, very 2." I'm really hoping 3 will be better, in his case. Granted, there are also times when he is incredibly delightful, but there are times...I once spent almost 20 minutes trying to get him into the carseat after daycare as he was screaming, "No like Mommy," and I *know* the people across the street were staring. Fortunately, no one said anything. I try not to take it personally - when he screams "Go 'way, Mommy" while I'm driving, I'm often tempted to say, "I'm going away as fast as I can, but you keep following me!" Irene mom to Thomas 7/01 #2 EDD 4/10/04 |
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LOL. Thaks I needed that. That was a v funny post!! (Sorry, not laughing
at you, just with you!!!!) "Irene" wrote in message om... Emily Roysdon wrote in message ... Michelle J. Haines wrote: In article , says... So now that Laszlo is quickly entering his terrible two's IME, three is worse. Bwahahaha! I was going to say that too, but it didn't seem all that supportive. I think kids hit stages at different times, and some can coast through age 2 and then really broadside you at age 3. Noah was the most difficult at age 4, I think, while Rebekah has decided that 3 is her era of terror ;-) Emily Thank you - I needed to see that! ;-) Lately, it seems like when people ask how Thomas is, my response is, "He's 2. He's very, very 2." I'm really hoping 3 will be better, in his case. Granted, there are also times when he is incredibly delightful, but there are times...I once spent almost 20 minutes trying to get him into the carseat after daycare as he was screaming, "No like Mommy," and I *know* the people across the street were staring. Fortunately, no one said anything. I try not to take it personally - when he screams "Go 'way, Mommy" while I'm driving, I'm often tempted to say, "I'm going away as fast as I can, but you keep following me!" Irene mom to Thomas 7/01 #2 EDD 4/10/04 |
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Irene wrote:
Emily Roysdon wrote in message ... Michelle J. Haines wrote: In article , says... So now that Laszlo is quickly entering his terrible two's IME, three is worse. Bwahahaha! I was going to say that too, but it didn't seem all that supportive. I think kids hit stages at different times, and some can coast through age 2 and then really broadside you at age 3. Noah was the most difficult at age 4, I think, while Rebekah has decided that 3 is her era of terror ;-) Emily Thank you - I needed to see that! ;-) LOL, sorry! Really, she wasn't all that bad at the beginning of age two, so I think it's all in when it hits, rather than age. It all coinciding with her not being in the sling, nursing less, etc.: it was all about independence. Lately, it seems like when people ask how Thomas is, my response is, "He's 2. He's very, very 2." I'm really hoping 3 will be better, in his case. Granted, there are also times when he is incredibly delightful, but there are times...I once spent almost 20 minutes trying to get him into the carseat after daycare as he was screaming, "No like Mommy," and I *know* the people across the street were staring. Fortunately, no one said anything. I try not to take it personally - when he screams "Go 'way, Mommy" while I'm driving, I'm often tempted to say, "I'm going away as fast as I can, but you keep following me!" LOL! Noah has never broken my heart the way Rebekah has, which shows what a wuss I am :-P She has a way of saying, "I don't want/need you mom" and I feel so bad about it. Noah used to get teary-eyed thinking about ever having to grow up and leave home, whereas Rebekah seems to be planning her big escape every day. Don't get me wrong, I love her to bits and am happy she has such a strong spirit, but having a second child really keeps me humble about what's good parenting and what's personality. A great book to read when dealing with twos and threes and beyond is Kids, Parents and Power Struggles by Mary Kurcinka (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...96168?v=glance). I need to get it back from a friend and read it again. Emily, somewhat enjoying dealing with the softer spirit of a sick child (and her recovering brother) |
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