Yes, she's 17 months old, going on 17 years...and she's got the attitude to prove it. Ok, maybe its just me, ur...umm, or maybe NOT! She is definitely her own "little" person to say the least.
She knows what she wants, and when she wants it.
I'll make her a sippy of milk, and its not in the right sippy. So...I'll put it in a different sippy and she won't like the milk and wants juice. I'm definitely trying to nip this in the bud. I'm sure it would be easy to just give in, but i'm bound to prove to her that her mommy and daddy are the ones in charge. Which almost always ends up in a tantrum in the middle of the kitchen floor. She's gonna have to learn though, I suppose. though quite humerous to watch. We went through the same with Caleb...but starting around 14 1/2 months old..pretty early.
She also likes to "sneak" things she really wants to play with or eat. Even if its not ideal that she have those things. If you try to take it away, you have to put it where she can't reach, or she will end up with it back in her hands, for a second or third time.
*sighs*
Oh the joys of having an almost 2 year old again. The terrible twos look like they are creeping upon us fast, if not already HERE!..
I forgot how mentally draining it is, yet at the same time rewarding, and fulfilling, Does that make sense?
Terrible Twos : The good news? I'm starting to watch Caleb slowly slipping out of that stage..Which is awesome..I don't think I would like to do two at once in that stage. we didn't have to do that with potty training either. One month before I had Sarah, Caleb was completely trained. No more diapers for him. Now the same with the T2's. I'm thinking I feel very lucky. I love their 3 1/2 year spacing.
I really like watching her grow into a sweet, beautiful, vibrant little girl. With her outspoken Personality and all!! Then you have the moments like today where she gets into any/everything and keeps me on my toes! :)What was that about being excited about her walking? Because, she is closer to running now. So, she's caught on fast.
All the while, her brother is either laughing along with me or trying to scold her. :) What a sweetheart trying to help me. At times a little too much! But, also being the example that she needs from her big brother. His heart is in the right place! He's so stinkin' awesome!
