DD just turned 2 in May and she's right on target in the independence department! [OKOK] If I try to help her she'll throw a fit. For example, if I start to help her clean up, she'll undo what I have done just so she can do it herself! :wink:

awe fun :lol: Used to teach a whole slew of those independent ones :lol:

:lol: Aww I remember those days. Now mine don't want to do anything.

My son is just like that, better yet he says " I can do it my byself!" Not a typo, that's how it sounds :D

OH, sounds so familiar. I thought it was just my strong willed little man. He is changing every day & I pray for wisdom & patience to know the correct direction for him.

Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! Time will fly! It is a special time! :D

We have quite big steps at the front of our house (still a little too big for my sons little legs), but he has just started saying "No, me!" when offered any assistance. He can hardly reach the rail but he does it by himself (very slowly). He turned 2 in March - so it must be the age for it.

Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! Time will fly! It is a special time! :D

Yes it is! :lol: I prefer to think of it as the "Terrific Two's". Actually, after experiencing the 4's with DD#1 [crwy] the 2's are a piece of cake!

Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! Time will fly! It is a special time! :D

Yes it is! :lol: I prefer to think of it as the "Terrific Two's". Actually, after experiencing the 4's with DD#1 [crwy] the 2's are a piece of cake!

3's,4's,5's,6's,7's,,,,,I'd take terrific two's anyday :shock:

Yes it is! :lol: I prefer to think of it as the "Terrific Two's". Actually, after experiencing the 4's with DD#1 [crwy] the 2's are a piece of cake!

Wait till the 9's, and the 14's! :shock: 9's suddenly realize you don't know everything after all. :roll: 14's get a nice burst of testosterone which makes them ressistent to things! :twisted: Whole different set of rules! But still lots of fun! I am enjoying my teens( 16, and 14). :o But I hear it can be the toddler years all over again with bigger problems. So far not bad at all. Enjoying my new friends while still guiding. But the concerns, much BIGGER! Letting one drive was a huge test of my faith! :? [girlsmiley]

The "Terrific Teens", right, Leslie? :lol: The teens are kind of a repeat of "I do it myself", don't you think?

The first time you watch them drive away alone is a bit scary, but, on the other hand, it's nice to have other drivers in the house. "Can you run up to the store for me? Can you go pick up your brother at school?" Nice. :)

Oh Gosh I don't even want to think of the teens yet! [whatrunningscared] I'm feeling crazy [whatcrazy] and whacked [whatwacko] enough as it is! Let's just hope they make it to the teens :lol:

You guys are scaring the socks off me! :shock: I'm leaving this thread and I may never return! [whatrunningscared]

Note to self: Think... babies... all things tiny and cute... pink... baby-blue... Sesame Street... Blue's Clues... Gerber... Johnson's baby shampoo... [whatwacko]


Joy [welcomewave]

Gotta love independence. I can say I have yet to find a stage or age that is really difficult or that I have had a lot of problems with. Not meaning they all are roses and lollipops, but moms of younger ones each and every year is challenging and ever so rewarding. Don't fear at all your babies growing, changing, developing their own personality and finding out who they are and where they fit into this big world.

Granted I haven't gotten past 13.5, so I can't speak there, but so far I have LOVED each and every year. Some more so than others. I find it funny the difference in personalities and how at different ages they act COMPLETELY different than the sibling before.

Sounds like we're in the same boat, Renee. My oldest is 13.5, too, and people have been telling me horror stories about every age since I was pregnant with him. So far each stage has been a blast! :D Ups and downs with every child, of course, but not ever a bad erra. People used to tell me horror stories about relationships and marriage, too, since dh and I got together (20 yrs ago :lol:). Glad I didn't pay much attention. :D


Joy [welcomewave]

Not to take over this post on you spiritfilledmom, sorry if it seems that way.

I agree TOTALLY Joy. Since we were married than pregnant with my first I get the negatives, not the positives, the scarey not the wonderful. I'll never forget a conversation I had while pregnant and my BIL said "you know its not fun, its hard work babies and children are." That really irked me. Life isn't easy, everyone knows that, life is hard, and life is wonderful and life is what you make it.

I have learned as well to ignore that type of down/negative talk (I try really hard anyway), feel more at peace with life, search out the good, look to God, and try to find peace and support when life is really tough and chug on. It feels so good inside to think positive.

You're singin my song, Girlfriend!! [dancing]


Joy [welcomewave]

Not to take over this post on you spiritfilledmom, sorry if it seems that way.


No problem :) I'm gleaning from the wisdom of those who have gone before me :D