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RE: How to Keep a Three-Year-Old Still - For a Minute
I'll send this to my daughter. Her daughter is 3 last month. She is very big on instructing the mother, "No! I do it! "
I'll send this to my daughter. Her daughter is 3 last month. She is very big on instructing the mother, "No! I do it! "
That sounds about right!! I love when they start to be independent and are learning so much!!! Looks like we are going to have lots of kiddie burritos :)
Looking like it!
I always thought moms that get all rediculous about "ohhhh I'm losing my baby" were insane when the child could finally communicate! I lived for the day I could understand a little of what they thought!
I nearly fell out of the chair laughing one day when my daughter started in on a tirade about "how can mothers whine about not having a baby any more? I am losing my mind not being able to ask what she's unhappy about! I'm not letting a pacifier near her mouth. I need for her to figure out this talking business!"
So let's see, Talking. Check. Ordering mother around. Check. Insisting on cooking. Check. I Mean it. INsisting! Typing on her own cellphone while mommy works? Check.
Listen, there's really good reasons for having children while you're young. Sometimes I Skype with them while breakfast prep is underway. I become exhausted listening to my daughter constantly guide her daughter through what is and is not acceptable. Every day my granddaughter is convinced it's the end of the world if she's not allowed to push to gain a new skill - - like using the sharp knife all by herself.
Did I mention she cut her own hair at 2 and a half? Quick as a wink. I watched my daughter's whole meltdown from OMG she got hold of the scissors. I thought I was keeping them up high enough. How did she do that so fast? (like she walked out of the room and almost right back in.) to OMG there's half her hair missing from the side of her head!
And then there was this whole section where my granddaughter was terrified because she had never seen her mother scream in horror/terror.
I personally reached the point of being able to laugh first but when that Skype call ended, I took a nap. Parenting is as scarey as ferris-wheels 🎡 and rollercoasters.
Yes, you're absolutely right. Three is a lovely year.
I think I'll go sleep now. I need to rest up for the next episode of "When granddaughters cook!"
hahaha - yup. That sounds just like my little dude. I had him a lot while his parents were working and I concur - it is best to be young when having kids!! 🙃
Not that we are old --- Just older lol
I'm trying to remember I'm not old. It's a bunch easier to remember lately. I actually went to the chiropractor this week just for a check in! First time in like about 2 years. It was so awesome. We just about threw a party!
So yeah. Just barely old enough to be supportive ... and laugh first. lol
hahaha