Dd1 is 5.5 and very easy going most of the time. Dd2 is 2.5 and the opposite. We have got through the look at her wrong and she cries stage now it's the strop at everything stage.
Most of my exasperation is about her sleep. She can take up to 90 minutes to fall asleep and I have to sit with her. If o didn't I would have more patience with her in the day.
Next is the constant mithering. Dd1 within reason is content in her own company and can quite happily amuse herself while I get things done and I've noticed the time extend since she was little. Dd2 cannot manage for more than a few minutes and constantly obstructs me and gets upset. I think I've realised dd1 and I are probably introverts and dd2 is an extrovert as she's very social and super confident with other children etc.
The other issue is the complete tantrums she had if I won't let her do everything herself. Normally because we're late. I know it's a sign of intelligence but it's very very trying coupled with the no listening or following instructions whatsoever cue massive tantrum.
She is such hard work I am really struggling.
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Help me with my stroppy toddler please
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Wotsitsareafterme · 05/07/2015 19:55
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