Warning...this post is going to be more ranting than anything else. I am at my wits end with my son. I am one of those people that really don't believe in "terrible two's". I think every child goes through a spirited period where they are a little more challenging and test you. Hayden never really went through this at 2. I really enjoyed her at that age. Two and half weeks after her 2nd birthday we had Jack so you would think she had every reason to test us and act out, but really she was wonderful. Hayden tested us more at 3 than 2, and even then it wasn't anything horrible. Honestly, she has been a pretty good kid so far. Other than her fiesty attitude at times she is really pretty good. She is very outgoing and a little dramatic at times but I really think that is partly just being a girl and she is a little mini me. Anyway, my sweet sweet boy, I say that with sarcasm, is testing us beyond measure. I can't turn my back and Jack is getting into something or tearing something up. He isn't doing any of it out of meanness or anger, he is just super super busy. He just turned two and if there is such a thing he is going through his "terrible" period. He climbs up on things and gets into stuff he shouldn't and I am afraid he is going to hurt himself. I just found him up on the kitchen counter getting into his Halloween bag. We have tile floor in the kitchen and I am scared he's going to fall and bust his head open. I discipline him, I've tried everything, and he seems to be upset but then turn around 10 minutes later and he's doing the same thing he just got in trouble for. Wow!!! I'm hoping this is partly just being a boy and that this is normal but my goodness he keeps us on our toes. The funny thing is, he is so much better for Scott. He doesn't give him a hard time near as much as me. If Scott asks him to do something he will usually do it without whining and fighting. Me, he gives me grief always. AHHHHHH, this too shall pass ;) Thanks for listening to my rant.
