Here is what our little girl looks like after spending most of the morning either throwing tantrums or on the naughty mat. . .
Completely exhausted!
I'm sure if I'd gotten a picture of me on this particular day, I would have looked very similar.
It's got to be frustrating to be an almost-two-year-old who can understand everything she's told, but can't quite communicate as well as she would like.
It's also sometimes frustrating to be the mother of the said almost-two-year-old, who hates to put her little girl on the naughty mat, but has to be consistent with the rules, knowing it's better to do this now than end up with an hornery, whiney, disrespectful kid later on.
On the other hand, it's really pretty awesome to be the mother if this little almost-two-year-old most of the time. Especially when she's a sweetheart and wants to cuddle. Or when she gets really, super excited about little things like dancing or going on a walk outside. Or when she wakes up saying "Mommy" in her sweet little voice. Or when she gives me hugs and kisses and says "Wov you". 
Yes, it's pretty awesome to be her mother then.
5 comments:
Traci, I know how you feel. We are going through the same types of whiny tantrums with Daegan. It is a good things that most of the time they are sweet little kids... but there are those moments. Lainy is sure cute. I can't believe how grown up she and Daegan are. So CRAZY!!!!
Oh my, can I just say "AMEN" to your whole post?! This toddler thing can be so hard some days. I'm glad to hear that Caleb isn't the only one who gets a little...moody. :)
But the good times more than make up for the bad, that's for sure!
What an amazing mom you are Traci. I just think you are fantastic in every way. Lainy is lucky to have you!!!
Love the pictures!! You are the best at disciplining. I need to learn from you. You will have the most well behaved children.
You two are so cute! And you are a fabulous Mom...you won't ever have problems with Lainy!
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