We’re getting an early taste of the “terrible twos” here in More Diapers land. Hayes has been on a tear recently, doing everything he’s not supposed to do. He even smiles and laughs when told “no.” It’s good times. His favorite activity is climbing up on his rocking horse or a chair and recklessly bouncing up and down. He’s also taken to dancing in the tub. Take it from a guy (as a kid) who has cracked his chin open more than once thanks to a tub, tubs and dancing don’t mix.
Hayes doesn’t care. He’s a disobeying machine. He’s got “Uh-oh” down and plans to use it. We’re wondering when our first trip to the hospital is going to be — and hoping it’s not a head injury. We’ve had enough of that. Let’s also hope those last couple sentences aren’t prophetic… this is phase, right?
ieatcrayonz says:
March 20th, 2006 at 10:42 am
Absolutely…a phase…that I’ve been observing myself for at least 7 months. Stay tuned for more creative additions to the “phase.”
Heidi says:
March 20th, 2006 at 3:06 pm
My son will be 15 months at the end of this month, and I understand your “testing boundries” experience all too well. He is doing the exact same things Hayes is.
Have you noticed that when you discipline Hayes that his response is different depending on who is doing the discipline (even when the message is the same)? My son smiles at me a heck of a lot more than my husband, even though we are telling him “no” for the same things. I’m now experimenting with facial expressions and my voice…I’ve got to figure out which face is my “serious” face to him.
scottyg says:
March 22nd, 2006 at 3:39 pm
Its a great time isn’t it! The boys are finally starting to pay attention to the firm NO especially when its accompanied by a little spank on the rear. I know you didn’t used to believe in any of that hands on stuff but you don’t really have to spank them almost just touch them while your saying no and eventually they will pick up on the fact that they have disappointed you somehow and stop the bad behavior.
Rebecca says:
March 22nd, 2006 at 5:42 pm
MORE PICTURES. If I can’t see my nephew all the time I’d like an updated visual, please. I feel like my pictures from Feb are already dated.
L,
R
Genuine says:
March 24th, 2006 at 4:26 pm
Sooner or later they figure out stuff hurts. Goose eggs on the head, and such become the norm. I found myself to be quite the orthopedic expert asking questions like…
Honey has his leg always bent like that?