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Bloody bastard terrible 2s!

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MustardScreams · 01/08/2019 17:00

Dd (2.6) and I have had a midweek day off together for the first time in ages. I’ve been looking forward to it as a day to relax and enjoy ourselves without rushing to nursery/work etc.

Anyway started lovely and we had pancakes for breakfast, went to the park had a picnic in the sun. Walked home and she’s been having a tantrum NON-STOP since 1. She’ll forget she’s annoyed and then resume the screaming when I look at her or breathe too loudly (NO breathe mummy aaaggghhhhhhhhh Hmm ) and I am counting down the milliseconds until I can throw her in the bath and into bed. And then drink 2 giant glasses of wine whilst questioning my life choices.

Toddlers are just bonkers.

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Praiseyou · 01/08/2019 18:22

I'm glad it's not just me.

DS (2.4) was unhappy with everything this morning - wanted to get up, screamed when I took him up; picked out cereal for breakfast, refused to eat it; wailed like a banshee getting dressed; got bored in the car, cue more screaming but screams louder if I try to speak to him.

Despite seemingly hating me all morning, he didn't want me to leave him in nursery.

DH is doing pick-up and bedtime.

Dirtyjellycat · 01/08/2019 18:24

Oh God, this is me too. DS (2.5) was such a pain this morning, everything I did was wrong. And then my neighbour, who is lovely and a fab mum, said that it’s worse when they are three..... please tell me she’s wrong.

Ginger1982 · 01/08/2019 18:35

Yup DS (2.4) bit me randomly this morning after an argument about shoes then had a massive meltdown in the playground because I took him off the swing to let someone else have a shot 🤦‍♀️

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mumof1littlebun · 01/08/2019 18:51

Wait til you get to 3...

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MustardScreams · 01/08/2019 18:53

@mumof1littlebun Christ don’t say that Confused I’m just about done with the twos, I’m holding out hope for 3 being calm and lovely!

When do they get reasonable???

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UnalliterativeGeorge · 01/08/2019 18:54

I have a four year old who's worse than the two year old at the minute Confused

LadyBumclock · 01/08/2019 18:56

My DS was worse for tantrumming at 3 AND 4! :o In fact I have heard it described as the terrible twos, then the "threenager" followed by the fucking fours!

But, as they get older, the bits in between get more civilised IYSWIM - you can have more of a sensible chat and interesting conversations. I still found 2 hardest because of the total randomness of the things that upset them.

DS once screeched for literally hours because I put his sweet wrapper in a bin and he wanted it back. Couldn't get it out as it was one of those post-box style bins. That was a tiring day...

golddustwomen · 01/08/2019 19:02

😂😂😂 the day my son turned 2 he became the devil. He's so cute, people don't believe when I tell them the shit he pulls at home. We're currently in a biting and hitting phase. My daughters terrible twos lasted 4 months, I know I won't get as lucky this time!

TixieLix · 01/08/2019 19:10

When do they get reasonable???

My DDs are 18 and 20. I'm still waiting Grin

Elliesmommy · 01/08/2019 19:13

Wait til threenager and fuckinghellfours

MrBobLobLaw · 01/08/2019 19:21

Haha my DS isn't even two yet and he's already tantrumming. "NOOO DADA DONT LOOK AT ME!!!!" The worst was recently where I had to carry him but wasn't allowed to touch him. That was a fun walk back from the park.

I have genuinely found the 'How to talk to little kids' book useful though. DS especially seems to respond well when I say 'you seem really sad!! You wanted ice cream for breakfast but mama won't let you!' and he's usually just like 'yeah!' and I'm able to distract him. But hey.. it's working for now like 30% of the time so I'll take it and move on to the next thing when it stops working!

Singlenotsingle · 01/08/2019 19:21

My 6yo dgs seems to have come out of it, most of the time. He can build his Lego for hours, or play goodies and baddies with his big Lego man and Superman! Grin

The 3yo dgd, on the other hand Shock

Mynxie · 01/08/2019 19:27

They get a bit better in their 40’s in my experience Grin

Marlena1 · 01/08/2019 19:46

Same boat here. I cannot wait 38 yearsShock

CustardOmlet · 01/08/2019 20:29

You are my people! DS is 3 next week and he throws things - nearly got banned from play scheme yesterday with the childminder for throwing and today threw a toy car like a cricket bowler at DNs face.

cheesenpickles · 01/08/2019 20:35

My "d"d has destroyed no less than three lipsticks this week and managed to dye her hair pink in the process. Literally seconds it took. I've washed and scrubbed her hair but i swear nursery think we're bonkers.

QueenEnid · 01/08/2019 21:13

My 2.11 yr old decided she was going to scream and tantrum and wee all over the floor for an hour before bed. Because she wanted to see her friend 🙄

She didn't want to wear a pull up so has gone to bed in knickers tonight. Let's hope it's a dry night!!

Bloody kids

GummyGoddess · 01/08/2019 21:23

I'm certain they just enjoy saying no. I ask if dc1 wants mini smarties and get an angry no, if I ask again he throws himself on the floor screaming no. I leave him to it and then he gets up and asks for mini smarties Angry

Dc2 is only 1 and he's already started the screaming and going rigid for tantrums. Mainly food related as dc1 is 2 and just takes his food out of his hands.

ListenLinda · 01/08/2019 21:29

I’ve found my people!

DD 2.4 can paddy about the most random things. Currently going through a tricky stage with her and DS (13 weeks). I count down the minutes until bedtime!

Very much hoping it gets better at 3!

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