It feels like the terrible twos have been going on for months, and Miss Z is not even two yet.
The 3 Ts are very prevalent in our house at the moment!
TantrumsMiss Z has LOTS of tantrums which can be mild to long and excruciating.
Possible triggers for tantrums are:
1. Being offered a food which yesterday was a favourite but today is not
2. Dora the Explorer not being on the TV screen the minute it is turned on
3. Wanting to take her entire collection of Mr Potato Heads into the car with her and being refused
4. Walking up to a child in the park and trying to take their water bottle as it looks like hers and being told “No”
5. Being put into the bath
6. Being taken out of the bath
7. Putting shoes on….
8. Taking shoes off….
I could go on for days………I have had to learn to pick my battles, as some fights are not worth the thrashing about!
TemperMiss Z definitely has one, you would think she was born with red hair like myself, with the fiery disposition she sometimes has.
She has the ‘scary’ look when she is angry, she seems to stick her bottom jaw out and starts breathing through her nose very loudly! It can be terrifying stuff.
Butter wouldn’t melt in her mouth.
Look at me….scared of a near 2 year old!
Tug-o-WarsNow I thought these were reserved for school sports carnivals, but not in this household.
The scenario goes, Master M is sitting, quietly playing with a stuffed bunny for example, Miss Z does not like the fact that Master M is playing with the stuffed bunny.
She will proceed to grab it out of his hands. Master M is quick and strong for a 9 month oldand will not let go.
Push
Pull
Heave
Ho
Push
Pull
Heave
Ho
Miss Z: “Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!”
Slap
Master M: “Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!”
Miss Z has the stuffed bunny and walks away content on her victory, Master M is a blubbering mess after having his toy taken away and being slapped by Miss Z, that is until I give him a toy car.
Miss Z does not like the fact that Master M is playing with the toy car. She will proceed to grab it out of his hands……you get the idea!
I have been told there are not only Terrible Twos, but there are also Terrible Threes!
I cannot wait until the Fantastic Fours*
Disclaimer*Please note, Fantastic Fours may not really exist, the concept has been made up to ensure my sanity!