I was going to wait until the 6th to actually post a 2 1/2 year blog, but really, what's 3 days? I think we have hit what may be called the "terrible two's" a week or so ago. I haven't really had to deal with a lot of time-outs in the past, the only time she would usually have to go is when she was playing a little to aggressively. She doesn't necessarily hit or try to be violent, she just is too much at times and doesn't understand personal space. She is constantly hugging a little to hard, or just wanting to be too close. So for that, she goes to time-out. However, lately she has been having to go quite often for whining or just being impatient or bossy. I can't tell you how many times this week she has broken down and started crying/whining for no reason. Or how many times I have heard "mine," or "I want it," "Reagan do it," "I don't want any," or "no."
I was thinking it was because I have been playing around with her nap schedule, which could equal the fits, but then I was unsure. She does tend to throw the fits later in the evening when she is winding down for the day. I was thinking it was just her knowing a baby is coming, sounds silly, but I have read toddlers sense things like that and behavior can change, but I was unsure. And now I am thinking maybe it is just her age. (or maybe it is just because we have been stuck indoors for the past 3 days and we are driving each other crazy!) Needless to say, she has been a little hard to deal with this past week or so.
Other than that she is such a sweet and loving little girl. She loves to snuggle, she loves to hug and kiss on me and she tells me she loves me soooooo much.
She says, I'm sorry, thank you, please, and excuse me often without being told to.
If you ask her when her birthday is, she will tell you, August 6th.
She can count to 12 and almost to 15. After twelve, it's fourteen, fourteen, thirteen. (or whatever comes out, all she knows is that there is a "teen" at the end.)
She has gotten a lot better with her abc's (thanks to Super Why) she will start off good then once she hits H, I, J, K, L ,L, L, O, P she gets a little stuck. She does recognize a few letters, R is one of them. That is what I am going to start really working on next is letter recognition, if there are any great tools out there or ideas you have seen, let me know. I know there are tons of different ways to teach them, I just was curious if there was something you found and loved.
She LOVES Super Why, thank goodness for DVR because lately we have been watching a lot of it.
She is now at a point that she will watch TV in the car. The only movie she really cares to watch is Toy Story, but it has totally changed our car rides. It's almost as if she is not even back there. Before I would hear, "Mommy what's that? Mommy who's that? Mommy, whats that guy/girl/car doing? Snack?" It was constant questions and drove me nuts, now all I hear is the move, with still a few questions. "What's Woody doing?" "Where'd the girl go?"
We are also at the "I want to do everything myself phase," so we get frustrated quite often. (by we, I mean her and I) She wants to put on her clothes (the wrong way), put her shoe on (the wrong foot), whatever it is she says, "my do it!!" and always resists help. Which is frustrating because usually I am trying to go somewhere and then it leads to a meltdown/fit.
She talks non stop and so inquisitive. She is always asking, "Whats that noise?" "What are you doing?" "Whats that sound?""Whats that smell?" Even through books and TV shows the entire time she is asking questions. "Why's he doing that?" "Why is his mouth like that?" "Where did the girl go?" "What's that?" "Why's she crying?"
She talks about her baby brother, she hugs and kisses my belly. Saying "Hi baby brother." Love you baby brother." "Come out baby brother."
She is a GREAT eater. I never have to worry about her eating or being picky. She will eat anything given her and eat all of it or even have seconds. There is only 1 thing that I have found that she won't eat which is pickles. If I have a pickle with my sandwich she will say, "Reagan not like it" and point to my pickle. Other than that I haven't found anything she won't eat. She will take a bite and say, "mmmm, a-lish-ous," or "mmmm, tasty!"
She loves to color.
She loves to paint her fingernails.
She loves to play with her babies and Gully.
She is a pretty good shopper. She will say, "ohh cute Mommy, that's so cute."
She doesn't entertain herself well. She is not one of those kids to play alone or occupy themselves, she has to have full attention and someone playing with her.
I wanted to get a journal to write funny things she says in and I still plan on doing that. I know that usually comments are only funny if you were actually there, of if you are her mom, so I won't bore my blogs with funny conversations. But a few nights ago she was trying to get my mom's attention saying, "Nonna, Nonna, Nonna, Nooooonna, Nonna your driving me crazy!" My mom and I both started cracking up, we had never heard her say say that. I guess I tend to tell her she's driving me crazy!
And lately I have noticed she understands when I am laughing at her and not with her. It's almost as if I am hurting her feelings. She will say, "noooooo Mommy, don't laugh!!" It's pretty cute.
She says, I'm sorry, thank you, please, and excuse me often without being told to.
If you ask her when her birthday is, she will tell you, August 6th.
She can count to 12 and almost to 15. After twelve, it's fourteen, fourteen, thirteen. (or whatever comes out, all she knows is that there is a "teen" at the end.)
She has gotten a lot better with her abc's (thanks to Super Why) she will start off good then once she hits H, I, J, K, L ,L, L, O, P she gets a little stuck. She does recognize a few letters, R is one of them. That is what I am going to start really working on next is letter recognition, if there are any great tools out there or ideas you have seen, let me know. I know there are tons of different ways to teach them, I just was curious if there was something you found and loved.
She LOVES Super Why, thank goodness for DVR because lately we have been watching a lot of it.
She is now at a point that she will watch TV in the car. The only movie she really cares to watch is Toy Story, but it has totally changed our car rides. It's almost as if she is not even back there. Before I would hear, "Mommy what's that? Mommy who's that? Mommy, whats that guy/girl/car doing? Snack?" It was constant questions and drove me nuts, now all I hear is the move, with still a few questions. "What's Woody doing?" "Where'd the girl go?"
We are also at the "I want to do everything myself phase," so we get frustrated quite often. (by we, I mean her and I) She wants to put on her clothes (the wrong way), put her shoe on (the wrong foot), whatever it is she says, "my do it!!" and always resists help. Which is frustrating because usually I am trying to go somewhere and then it leads to a meltdown/fit.
She talks non stop and so inquisitive. She is always asking, "Whats that noise?" "What are you doing?" "Whats that sound?""Whats that smell?" Even through books and TV shows the entire time she is asking questions. "Why's he doing that?" "Why is his mouth like that?" "Where did the girl go?" "What's that?" "Why's she crying?"
She talks about her baby brother, she hugs and kisses my belly. Saying "Hi baby brother." Love you baby brother." "Come out baby brother."
She is a GREAT eater. I never have to worry about her eating or being picky. She will eat anything given her and eat all of it or even have seconds. There is only 1 thing that I have found that she won't eat which is pickles. If I have a pickle with my sandwich she will say, "Reagan not like it" and point to my pickle. Other than that I haven't found anything she won't eat. She will take a bite and say, "mmmm, a-lish-ous," or "mmmm, tasty!"
She loves to color.
She loves to paint her fingernails.
She loves to play with her babies and Gully.
She is a pretty good shopper. She will say, "ohh cute Mommy, that's so cute."
She doesn't entertain herself well. She is not one of those kids to play alone or occupy themselves, she has to have full attention and someone playing with her.
I wanted to get a journal to write funny things she says in and I still plan on doing that. I know that usually comments are only funny if you were actually there, of if you are her mom, so I won't bore my blogs with funny conversations. But a few nights ago she was trying to get my mom's attention saying, "Nonna, Nonna, Nonna, Nooooonna, Nonna your driving me crazy!" My mom and I both started cracking up, we had never heard her say say that. I guess I tend to tell her she's driving me crazy!
And lately I have noticed she understands when I am laughing at her and not with her. It's almost as if I am hurting her feelings. She will say, "noooooo Mommy, don't laugh!!" It's pretty cute.
Reagan,
I can not tell you enough how special you are to me. I love everyday we spend together and hope that I never forget these days. You are such a sweet, happy, caring little girl who already has so much love in her heart. You are so growing up so fast and constantly learning new things. You are so smart and you continue to impress me and others around you daily. You are so nurturing, observant, strong-willed and even a little dramatic. I pray that our relationship as mother and daughter only continues to grow and that you always know I am your #1 fan. You have taught me so much in the last 2 1/2 years and brought so love and happiness into our lives. As you come upon some changes in the next week or so, know that your Mommy and Daddy love you with all our heart and we can't wait to watch you become a big sister. Your little brother might not be so fun now, but in the years to come I know you both with share in some very special memories together. We love you and are so blessed to have you as our daughter.
Love you - Mommy & Daddy
I can not tell you enough how special you are to me. I love everyday we spend together and hope that I never forget these days. You are such a sweet, happy, caring little girl who already has so much love in her heart. You are so growing up so fast and constantly learning new things. You are so smart and you continue to impress me and others around you daily. You are so nurturing, observant, strong-willed and even a little dramatic. I pray that our relationship as mother and daughter only continues to grow and that you always know I am your #1 fan. You have taught me so much in the last 2 1/2 years and brought so love and happiness into our lives. As you come upon some changes in the next week or so, know that your Mommy and Daddy love you with all our heart and we can't wait to watch you become a big sister. Your little brother might not be so fun now, but in the years to come I know you both with share in some very special memories together. We love you and are so blessed to have you as our daughter.
Love you - Mommy & Daddy
2 comments:
Oh how I love her and have sooo enjoyed having her so close these past months. We will miss you guys so much when you're gone :( She is such a sweet and loving girl, there is nothing better than coming in to the house and having her "welcome" you. It truly makes my day! At some point you will LOVE the independence stage, because it will at some point mean much more independence for you too! But the process of getting there is NO fun!
2 1/2! Such an amazing little girl. But I can't believe you are just now getting the terrible two's. Everything you described about "my do it", "mine", "no, momma/daddy", "i want..." is exactly what CeCe is now too and has been for a few weeks now. SOOOO annoying. I'm hoping it will pass soon.
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