Monday, September 15, 2008

I've created a "monster"

Well Emilys 2 not just 2 "terrible 2" and getting worse ! Seems the more she learns the worse she gets! Shes learning new phrases and new ways to talk back. Unfortunately its my fault. "At least I admit it , right"? She is so high maintenance and wants me to play with her all the time which if you are a parent you know this is impossible. So shes constantly hanging on me , following me and screaming at me. She'll say " Mommy, get oba here now" actually she screams it! She also says " I cant stand it " or "get off of me". Right now shes throwing my folded laundry on the floor and screaming "stop it , stop it" ! She pinches and bites me and Andy . Im so afraid shes gonna hurt another kid. If she doesnt get what she wants when she wants it watch out !
I dont know what to do or how to handle her except ignore it ! She doesnt respond to spanking or counting 1,2,3. When I count 123 she says 456 ! Time outs a joke too. If anyone knows "The Nanny" personally PLEASE send her my way !

3 comments:

Jennifer said...

Somehow those monsters are still so cute when they sleep. I think most kids go through something similar. I didn't figure it out with Jack until he was about 2.5 and my friend introduced me to Love and Logic. Seriously, it saved me! I know some people say .."Well you have boys, girls are just not logical." I don't really buy it but maybe it's true. It's worked wonders with Jack and Max and when I started it with Jack it was a matter of 1 day before I saw huge changes. I think I have a CD somewhere..Do you want me to mail it to you? You can take classes from certified instructors too. Those are great. I'm not saying that this is the end all way to fix the Terrible 2's but it is one way and it worked for us. Good luck and hang in there! Call me if you want I'll give you the cliff notes version of it and you can see if it works.

Jennifer said...

i got the cd from my neighbor who's mother is a L and L instructor. Pretty sure you can't just buy it in the store. It is basically an overview of Love and Logic but it was all we listened to and cliff notes version gave us enough to make some parenting changes and seemed to work for us. I'll burn you a copy and mail it to you. Send me your address at: jennifer@jennifereliason.com

Emily said...

Have fun with the "terrible twos" but I can tel you it does get better. Every kid is different so you have to figure out what works for you and Emily. With Briana, all I have to do is say her name in my strict voice and she'll stop what she is doing. With Brandon, time-outs work pretty good. I've heard moms taking away their favorite toy and that seems to work. I did that with Brandon and of course he freaked out and throw a tantrum but if you stick to your plan and can deal with the initial screaming, then it might get the point across to her that you mean business. Good luck!!

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