Double Trouble
THE TERRIBLE TWOS
Do the “terrible twos” really have to be so terrible? Just ask any two-year-old. The answer will most assuredly be “no”.If there is one word that characterises the period between 15 and 24 months of age, it is “no”. “No,” he doesn’t want to eat his cereal. “No,” she doesn’t want to have a
bath. And – you can be sure – “No,” he doesn’t want to go to bed anytime at all.Perhaps the most frustrating aspect of the“terrible twos” is the tendency kids have to spill things, eat horrible things, fall off things, flush things, and to get into things (our son Ryan used to blow bubbles in the dog’s water dish, which horrified his mother).
The picture sounds bleak. And admittedly there are moments when a toddler can wreak havoc on a home. However, even with all the struggles, there’s no more thrilling time of life than this period of dynamic blossoming and budding
independence.And it passes by all too quickly. There are many parents of older children today who would give all that they own to relive those bubbly days with their toddlers.
So, to the harassed mum out there who has just about had it with motherhood, I
hope you’ll hang in there. Some day you, too, will look back on these experiences
with the warmest of memories.
- Dr James Dobson
Updated: Respecting my sis's wish, I've taken out my twin nephews photo.
Comments
Yup! Adorable sons :-)
Eeeek no corporal punishment. My sis and her hubby don't believe in that. They are generally good boys. Can't wait to see all of them again later this month :-)