i have NO idea where she learned that! i was telling her to eat her carrots, and she rolled her eyes and put her hand up to me!! OH MAN!! i got SO MAD at her!! and at the same time, i was trying not to laugh!!

That'll teach you to disrespect her!





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No more UPN for her!

and

looks like you have a three year old with attitude!

Oh man, that's great! If one of my girls did that, I'd have to leave the room to try to regain my composure.

ThreadCula said:

JasmineFire said:

oh yes. she's just discovering her attitude. but she learned quickly mommy will NOT stand for any of that!!

that's awesome, but she better quit by the time she's 13, cuz then you'll really get mad.

You are in for some fun times

ahhhhh the life of raising a girl it gets rough around here sometimes.... my boy, hes pretty easy going (at least if he gets mad, theres a REASON behind it).. my girl, well, she carries a bit of an attitude (dont have the SLIGHTEST idea where that came from ) and, she really needs very little reason to become 'snotty' with the attitude


GOD help me when the hormones kick in

(and unfortunately for her, that will be about the time i start my time in menopause so, life around here should be REAL exciting )

ThreadCula said:

!!!

Did you let your hand talk to her backside??...lol

fantasyislander said:

Wow. Now THAT one I haven't gotten yet.

I'd prefer a little girl over a little boy anyday, but I swear that attitude is a killa! Thank God they're so cute.

nakedpianoplayer said:

oh my, are we having a time tonight. now i know why God intended for there to be TWO parents. sometimes i think i can't do this anymore by myself. this only just started a few weeks ago. she was always such an easy girl! so laid back, obeyed me easily (well, for the most part), never threw fits, etc. i got through the "twos" and thought i'd survive this just fine. now, she throws fits and tantrums every night. EVERY NIGHT! the stupidest little thing will set her off. the other day when we got home from work/daycare i told her she'd have to carry her doll in herself (mommy is not a pack horse!) and she had a fit for over an hour!! screaming, crying, throwing herself on the floor! but she carried it in herself!

sometimes i get so discouraged.

fantasyislander said:

Hang in there.

psychodelicide said:

and quick as that, she's done with her tantrum, and comes up to me and says "i want to hug you." now she's trying to be a big girl and get her pajamas on all by herself.

we have our good times. fortunately, there are more of those than the not-so-good times.

fantasyislander said:

Just hold your own, mommy. You can do it!

She's gotta flex a little bit to learn where her empowerment stops and yours begins. That's actually a good thing for her development. Just make sure you are like Fort friggin' Knox when and where you need to be! Otherwise, she'll run all over you... and later she won't be able to appreciate your authority or your shelter.

Lammastide said:

thanks, i will remember that!

Lammastide said:

Excellent advice, Lammastide.

fantasyislander said:

...Look at me sounding like Dr. Phil! I only have one kid, and she's less than 2 years older than yours.

Lammastide said:

I think you could give Dr. Phil a run for his money.

Lammastide said:

great advice i second that !

i dont know why folks call them the 'terrible 2s'... i think 3 is FAR worse than 2 without question. shes getting older now, and shes learning that she can express herself, she is worthy of having her own opinions, she is putting emotion behind words and stringing them together so nicely now..... however sometimes those all add up to mommy and daddy losing their minds

just like the advice above, i would say, stand firm without a doubt. i know sometimes there is just an incredible need to pull all your hair out and scream in a corner.... and oh how i know the feelings of a single momma wondering how the hell we are gonna get through this but, rest assured, this to shall pass... its only a stepping stone into the child that you will end up with. and no, im not saying your feelings dont matter, because i damn sure know they do

im watching my sister in law go through something like this with my nephew... he can be a REAL handful, trust me..... i try to remind her to 'pick her battles'. no child is gonna be perfect, but as mothers we try to make all situations a learning one... sometimes the kids just need time off if shes having a bad day, perhaps helping her in with her stuff is ok just that once lord knows i would love a minute off.... and BELIEVE me... when they are older, they DO pay back those little moments of i love you's will turn into fantastic surprises of comforting moments directed at you for all your hard work you have given and all the unconditional love you have offered... i promise you sweetie, it DOES get better good luck, stay strong, and stand firm

nakedpianoplayer said:

thank you! as i was reading this, and right at this moment in fact, she's screaming/crying at my side. she decided to show some attitude, talking back to me then outright disobeying me, just before bed. and of course, when mommy disciplined it's the end of the world! i didn't even spank her!

your encouragement helped. thank you so much!

I think it's time for military school!

fantasyislander said:

im sorry youre having a rough night over there... im glad i could be a help, if only a little bit. i wish i could give you a night off... folks need to offer that to us single mommas more often

sweet dreams, and sleep tight tonight... youre a wonderful momma, and your daughter is more than lucky to have you

nakedpianoplayer said:

my kid is having terrible 4s
he spends most waking hours complaining about this or that, shrieking and howling when I say no to all his outrageous demands. I feel sorry for him, if only he'd ask for something more reasonable like a hug - I'd be more than happy to oblige! If I make a mistake or tell him what he thinks is the wrong thing he yells at me "YOU LYING MUMMY!!!!"

charlottegelin said:

oh dear

it just gets better and better doesnt it ????

sometimes there is just nothing like a quiet, peaceful 10-15 minutes all to yourself is there ????


i sooooo understand you guys

notoriousj said:

^ no kids. lol