Comments on: Control

By: Beverly

Beverly — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:02:32 +0000

I wish I could say I didn't know what you were talking about, but we're going through the same thing here! It's a good thing they're cute, isn't it?? .-= Beverly´s last blog ..From the Beach to the "Ginkin" Patch =-.

By: Susan S.

Susan S. — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:19:28 +0000

Ah! Memories! I have a Daniel of my own and, I’m almost afraid to say it – He has just come up with more sophisticated delay/tantrum tactics!

By: Tanya

Tanya — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:26:12 +0000

I love the photos, he is such a little man. I remember those days so well. Jackson was big on the dictating to Rick and I when we were both around. Such a fun age, but very challenging also!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:53:06 +0000

I no yike tantrums.

By: Erin

Erin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:28:28 +0000

I am so with you on this one. In our case it is Bree that is running the show. She is huge on the bedtime delay tactic (“I want leche” “I want more stories” “I want different blanket” and on and on and on). She is also the queen of dictating who does what for her. And in our case, it is almost always me that she wants. So much for letting her dad have a turn at diaper changes! It can be frustrating, but then they are so sweet so it kind of makes you forget about the other stuff…at least for a minute.
.-= Erin´s last blog ..House Hunters =-.

By: Mommy, Esq.

Mommy, Esq. — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:05:50 +0000

Great, great post – it actually made me a little teary-eyed. I feel you on the waning patience but man, it is awesome to see them grow up.
.-= Mommy, Esq.´s last blog ..Pumpkin Picking =-.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:55:55 +0000

I am going to have to use some of those tactics next time I don’t want to go to work… “First I watch Today Show” & “I no yike work!”

By: Emily

Emily — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:39:04 +0000

Oh boy! Check out the giant sized tantrum happening behind Daniel in the 4th picture. Hopefully your kids won't get any ideas from that little girl. She is pissed! .-= Emily´s last blog ..Hellooooo? Is this thing on? =-.

By: Goddess in Progress

Goddess in Progress — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:26:32 +0000

I forgot one of his biggest control things. Especially when both parents are around, he’s very into dictating who does what for him. “No, Mommy clean the diaper!” “No, Daddy do the seat belt!” Sometimes he gets in a mood where he doesn’t want *me* to do anything. He’ll ask other (random) moms on the playground to push him on the swing, or insist that Rebecca be the one to get him out of his crib in the morning. Um…. not so realistic, buddy.

By: LauraC

LauraC — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:14:47 +0000

Perfect description of the 2s! I feel like the whole year I learned how to pick my battles and how to give in to let them have more independence. Doesn’t make it any easier though.

I also wanted to comment that we’ve had some massive 3 year old tantrums going at bedtime bc the boys don’t want to go to bed. I used your sticker method – if you don’t cry or argue the whole way through the routine you get a sticker for your door – and it worked like magic.