moms of two year olds annonymous

gardenswithkids · #1 May 2, '12, 7:10 pm

Hello. My name is gardens, and I am the mother of a two year old.

I'm trying to maintain my sanity. I've already lost my sense of humor. The things she does that drive me crazy I know would be hilarious if only they didn't happen with such a constant onslaught. Intellectually, I know she's adorable. Every once in a while, I get a glimpse of a cherub, but those moments are a blur-- because she moves so darn fast from one thing to the next. Today, when she was throwing a small tantrum for who remembers what reason this time, I actually realized that it was funny, (except I was too tired to laugh.)

Eight kids. Yes, I have eight kids. I've been here before and survived. But I don't remember how.

Can any other mothers of two year olds care remind me how to cope? Or would you care to commiserate with me?

Chovy · #2 May 2, '12, 7:18 pm

I am also looking for some tips. I am headed to kookyville.

Dear daughter has been taking her clothes off and diaper off, and dumping out her dresser drawers to try on her clean clothes when she's supposed to be napping. She NEEDS a nap! I need a break! Today I found her wet diaper in an empty dresser drawer, and all of her clean clothes were on the floor. Who knows how many she tried on with a wet bottom before i found her. Then she tossed her dolly on top of the mess and pointed at her, "baby do it."

gardenswithkids · #3 May 2, '12, 8:56 pm

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Originally Posted by Chovy

I am also looking for some tips. I am headed to kookyville.

Dear daughter has been taking her clothes off and diaper off, and dumping out her dresser drawers to try on her clean clothes when she's supposed to be napping. She NEEDS a nap! I need a break! Today I found her wet diaper in an empty dresser drawer, and all of her clean clothes were on the floor. Who knows how many she tried on with a wet bottom before i found her. Then she tossed her dolly on top of the mess and pointed at her, "baby do it."

Oh yes, the clothes and the naps!!! Yes.

Her naps make me tired.

faithfully · #4 May 2, '12, 8:58 pm

Diapers were easily removed by 1.5 years. I turned them around so the velcro was in the back. When they started backing up to each other for help out, I used duct tape.

Not just a man's fix it for everything.

dlltoms · #5 May 2, '12, 10:06 pm

Ladies, You have never heard of the old wooden spoon. My mom and my aunts and just about every Catholic woman I knew carreid one. The handy dandy tool of the stay at home mom. My grandmothers used it too. I have 4 children 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. I have cared for them all at one time or another. I use that spoon all the time. I day care for my great grandchildren now. I have 7 under 3 5 days a week nap time is no problem you just lay the spoon down where they can see it and it is done. They are like a cake though you have to keep peeking because one or two will raise up and think you are not watching. But generally they will all go down for a nap. Now if you really want to get to them draw a face on it and hang it on a nail. Tell them the spoon is watching and it will tell you when they are not sleeping be creative and they will all get a kick out of it when they are older right now you need some disapline and at this age it works.

kristacecilia · #6 May 3, '12, 12:24 am

I have one. I keep wondering, like you Gardens, how I survived it with the other three. I don't remember it being this crazy.

This week she figured out how to reach an run the microwave. She is also super independent. I went to change her poopy diaper and she looked at me and said, "have wipes?" (like, did you remember to get them?). I told hr yes, I had the wipes. "where?". So I showed her. "I do it.". Then she grabbed them and started trying to wipe herself and change her on diaper.

She can already climb everything.

She hovers outside th bathroom waiting for someone to open the door so she can rush in and get at the toilet.

She never. Stops. Moving.

We haven't even gotten to to two yet. She s only 22 months. Oh. And I am due on Monday with #5. How am I ever going to get a chance Ito nurse the new one??

BabyDoll4 · #7 May 3, '12, 6:57 am

Add me to the crazy club too ladies!!

I'm a mommy of 5 with #6 due in 5ish weeks. We have a 4, 2 (will be 3 next month) and a 19 month old. They all play their intricate part in a masterfully designed plan called chaos. And oh the furry when someone makes someone else mad. I find I chase the 19 month old boy the most. He LOVES BUTTONS!! He scales the entertainment center to turn on all the game equipment then finds the microwave buttons. And the other day (when I was trying to deal with a day full of strong BH contractions) he came to me with very cold and wet hands. Yeah, we found the toilet. *blech*

My 2 year old is an eater. We've taken her to the hospital twice to have objects removed from her throat and stomach. And whatever is left on the floor, it will be consumed whether it is food or not. My 4 year old is the drawer. My house is covered in toddler wall drawings. "It's you mommy, do you like it?"

Em_in_FL · #8 May 3, '12, 7:07 am

Cheers.

gardenswithkids · #9 May 3, '12, 7:21 am

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Cheers.

Now I remember why we forgot how bad it was with the others at this age!

Mary Gail 36 · #10 May 3, '12, 7:23 am

DS wasn't so naughty at 2...now at three, I feel that the Rolling Stones song, "19th nervous breakdown" should be his theme song.

Grandma was visiting and went home last night after a few days. This morning he asks, "Where's Grandma?!?" "She went home" "NOOOOOO! She's Dooooownstaiiirs!!"

(after he saw her leave, gave her kisses good bye)

We get about 3 a day, but he is funny when he gets upset, he covers his face with his hands, and puts his head down.

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My 4 year old is the drawer. My house is covered in toddler wall drawings. "It's you mommy, do you like it?"

My DS1, when he was about 4, printed his name on grandma's wall, in pen, nice block letters. "J, did you write on Grandma's wall?" "No, mommy."

Emmelia · #11 May 3, '12, 7:37 am

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Cheers.

I wish! But just found out I am pregnant again, so I can't even rely on that glass of wine to deal with my 2-year-old's tantrums...
Sense of humor really helps though. If you can, try to remind yourself of how funny some situations are. Sometimes, when I am about to lose my cool, I just stop for a second and laugh at the whole thing...

rachella14 · #12 May 3, '12, 7:43 am

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Originally Posted by Em_in_FL

Cheers.

2 more months...

pentecostbaby · #13 May 3, '12, 9:43 am

My two year old has been biting! Do I win? Because I also get the social stigma of having a biter! Actually, we think it's molar pain, but it still sucks when he bites other kids.

He has to press buttons. He is obsessed with buttons.

Also, while playing naked in the front yard, he pooped on the front walkway. I had to pick it up with a pinecone to stop him from poking it with a stick.

Serap · #14 May 4, '12, 10:42 am

haven't read responses...my son is a difficult soul and is 2 and I have to admit, that while it's really hard, I am so much enjoying my son!!!

Just see it as an adventure

MomaMary8 · #15 May 4, '12, 11:07 am

As the mother of 4 teenagers I'll tell you that the two year olds are much more physically demanding

Put your time in now, be open with your love, and they will in return. Don't ever stop talking with joy and love, even when they stop doing so. Teenagers can cross over to a dark side for a time, but they always return to the light. If you can survive your 2 year olds, you can survive them when they are teens. Promise.