I have a 2yo and a 7yo. The 2 year old has never slept through the night, has no common sense, throws wobblies at a moment's notice and is very demanding. BUT she is also cuddly and affectionate and easily distracted, and at that magical age where she learns something new every day.
My 7yo on the other hand seems to have morphed overnight into a stroppy teen. He ignores me, snaps at me and pushes me away. I know he's tired and has homework and is finding his identity, but sometimes I just want my sweet little boy back. He does still like me to sit with him for a bit at bedtime, so I do that in the hope of staying connected...
I know aibu isn't really the place to ask for encouragement, but if anyone can tell me that 8yr olds suddenly become lovely again, I'd really appreciate it.
I think my issue is that everyone makes a big deal of 2 being tough, so I've been prepared, but I didn't know 7 would be so difficult!
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to think that 7 is harder than the so called 'terrible twos'?
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tinklykeys · 08/01/2015 17:36
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