there's something to be said for experience.
i know, i know, every child is different.
but you know what? they're also all the same. that's why "child-rearing" books exist. shelves full. because there are certain things that can be said for most kids in any given age-group.
but a wierd thing is happening over here at our house: i'm learning, sometimes the hard way, what 2 year olds do/are. things i did not know about before. and some i am unprepared for.
i am, currently, a 1st time mom....with my 2nd child. i've decided to start keeping a running tally list, so in the event i ever meet another mom who finds herself bewildered when someone says, "you've never had outlet covers in your house?" i'll be able to be helpful with the rest of the stuff they should already know about....but don't.
things i JUST found out 2 year olds do:
1. yeah, stick stuff in outlets
2. take off their diapers during their nap and poop & pee all over their crib.
3. take off their diapers all around the house every 10-15 minutes...and pee. (poop still TBD)
4. pound on the piano
5. run toward the street when a car is coming
6. when you scream their name & yell STOP!, they run faster.
7. rip books
8. have to go in timeout during candyland
9. 1-8 can all happen in the same day.
to be continued....
Oooooh! All I can do is let out a moaning oooooh right now and hope I never find poop anywhere except in a diaper or in the potty!
Posted by: Amanda XOX | June 24, 2011 at 11:07 PM
I'm laughing really hard right now.....been through some of those. Just about every time we play any game Julia ends up in timeout. Got to love the 2 year olds.
Posted by: Brittney Gardineer | May 10, 2011 at 02:34 PM