The stinkin adorable baby giraffe at the Denver Zoo.
The kids having lunch, notice Kennedy's almonds and juice for lunch...lovely.
Baby snow leapords..so adorable!Before I begin my rant I would like to state that of course I love my three year old. She is fabulous, adorable, funny and such a blessing. Having said that I am at my wits end with her. If the "twos" are suppose to be "terrible" what are three year olds because I think it is worse. Hideous, horrible, tiring, exasperating, frustrating...the list could go on and on. Kennedy is sooooooooooo high maintainance in every regard. She was difficult at two and has been strong willed her whole life but now that she is three she is stubborn and is pushing me to the limits while testing her own limits. She won't stay in bed at night, she wines all the time, when she wakes up from a nap or from bed she is so onory EVERYTHING becomes a battle, she wants me to entertain her all day long, she will hardly eat anything until the days when she wants to eat every waking moment, she won't share, she won't listen, she has regressed from being totally potty trained twice (once after having sophie and once now since we moved), the list goes on and on. Although we do have many great moments together I am about losing it with her. After spending the weekend in Fruita near Grand Junction for my nieces baptism, Lexi, and being totally emberrased at my little Kennedy's behavior I just don't know what to do. It is not for lack of trying either; we have done time outs, taken away priveledges, taken away toys, given rewards for good behavior, talked to her, hand slaps and even spanking. The real highlite was today when we were in sacrament and she yelled "I don't want to be in this family anymore." She has been through a lot in the last while with moving and getting a new baby sis. She doesn't really have friends nearby yet that are her age so that is also really hard.
We also went to the zoo with my friends Erin, Lacey and their kids and mid-fit the odd giraffe lady came up and was trying to talk to Ken, what the? I felt so bad because Ken was so mean to Milo because she has a weird "boys are stinky" thing going on. Does anyone else have a child or children they struggle with and does anyone have suggestions for my sanity?
By the way..the drive from Denver to Grand Juction is beautiful. We passed through the most beautiful mountains and gorgeous towns like Vail and near Breckenridge. It was really nice and went by quick since there was so much to look at.
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oh my gosh, from the outside looking in i am laughing so hard. i can't believe that she yelled that in sacrament! i unfortunately have not yet gone through the mess of a 2 or 3 year old and i am scared to death to do it! maybe by then you can give me some advice on it!
Hmm...she seemed fine around me. I guess you guys just need to move back here.
3 was way harder for us than 2 was. :) It was the attitude and the boundary-pushing that about killed me too. I think that you're so right about her having been through a lot recently--the time spent in Utah contrasted with moving to Colorado (no friends yet and no cousins/grandparents/aunts/uncles around to stimulate and adore) would be so rough for any kid.
Honestly, I think the best thing I did for them was start them in some structured activities (for us it was gymnastics and art classes through the county rec). They needed way more stimulation than I could provide and, by that time, they were already way smarter than me! ;) Doing that and consistency...easier said than done though right?
3 is rough--I've heard a lot of other moms say that too. This will pass...your sanity may pass with it, but you'll get it back (around 4 I think mine returned!).
Could I possibly ramble any longer? Sheesh. Can't tell I've worked 4 nights in a row can you?
You are sooo not alone! I know that doesn't help- and I wish I had some advice-I cry alot (alone- not with her)- but that doesn't seem to be working.
I think what Erin said is so true- luckily for us preschool starts tomorrow.
Sorry, I can't really be any help cause I just have a 1 year old who is starting to whine all day, but I did want to say thanks for the post, I feel like so often people just post how cute and good their kids are so what a refresher to hear that other people's kids aren't perfect, good luck and I guess just take it one day at a time.
Dr. James Dobson can say it all much better than I: http://resources.family.org/product/d00003b.do?code=TW08XOLRC
My daughters are grown with children of their own now, but Dr. Dobson's advice and that of his guests on the Focus On The Family broadcasts helped me raise them both to be wonderful, Godly young women.
I lived in Durango, CO for 18 months from Oct. 1980 to April 1982, we made the beautiful drive through those amazing mountains to Grand Junction many times; a thrill each time.
I was a home childcare provider for over ten years and was a Professional Nanny for over twelve. You and Ken WILL get through this, be TOUGH and be the boss. You need to be the victor in any battles you have with her. Your "victory" may only be that you remained calm, and firm. :)
I guess on the bright side you'll always know exactly where you stand with her. =) YES! Grant has red hair. We were totally surprised. I have some auburn in my hair and and aunt with red hair but other than that we're at a loss to where it came from. Hopefully he'll have pretty red hair like your girls.
Yikes, I'm not looking forward to these kind of days. I will tell you this . . .I was complaining to my pediatrician the other day about how I hate to leave Ethan to go to work. These were his exact words . . . "When he's three, you'll be glad that you have an opportunity to get out of the house and have some time away from him." After reading your blog, these sound like great words of wisdom!
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