tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post583345989220855798..comments2024-03-28T02:14:42.411-07:00Comments on School teacher by day, Superhero by night: RealErinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06534639424668879187noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-55206490501995531182012-01-31T19:35:30.900-08:002012-01-31T19:35:30.900-08:00Oh man. I'm not even half-way through three ye...Oh man. I'm not even half-way through three yet... I don't know how I'm going to make it to the light-switch birthday. <br /><br />I heard once that they talk about the Terrible Twos because talking about the FUCK ME Threes is inappropriate. Sigh.<br /><br />Thanks for making me feel better. Or at least, not alone. xoSarah Violahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07863584779627322022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-35367687419349766292011-01-01T18:33:36.524-08:002011-01-01T18:33:36.524-08:00Oh man. Re-reading this now? My daughter is approa...Oh man. Re-reading this now? My daughter is approaching three (months, mere months away) and boy are we in the thick of it already. I had a hard time with two here and there. But I am scared for three. Oh my. The child is so sweet and precious and SO good so much of the time. And when she's not? It's not pretty. Not at all. We rang in 2011 with the fit to end all fits - never seen her so out of control. Please tell me it ends at 3 and a half? 4? Tomorrow? Please?Kayceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02469960707724284744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-29297263822418879092010-03-07T19:13:27.018-08:002010-03-07T19:13:27.018-08:00Three was the hardest age for us with BJ. Without ...Three was the hardest age for us with BJ. Without a doubt. Reading your post made me flashback, and then before I could comment, I did a shot of tequila. Okay, not really. But seriously, two was an amazing dream and then the day he turned three, it was a totally nightmare. Scary.<br /><br />As everyone has said, it will be over in the blink of an eye, and you'll look back and say, "DAMMIT, that was hard!" Four will be amazing. Five is so much easier. And six? Well, six has been the best year yet.<br /><br />I love you and miss you.Christy M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04123151731240277244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-87033334277419003182010-03-02T17:10:47.665-08:002010-03-02T17:10:47.665-08:00Erin,
Not only do I think that everything that yo...Erin,<br /><br />Not only do I think that everything that you've listed here is normal and to be expected....but I can also say I know exactly how you feel!<br /><br />Jackson is only 2.5 but he is in a phase right now where I cannot take him to the store. <br /><br />When I do all hell breaks loose. He will scream loudly and obnoxiously as if someone were hurting him if I don't let him grab things off the shelves (and obviously that's not something I'm going to allow).<br /><br />I made a comment to a friend about this who saw me in the store alone and was like "why isn't J with you" and when I told her...she looked at me like I was the worst parent ever.<br /><br />And I felt like I was too, at that moment.<br /><br />I just take things one day at a time. <br /><br />I hope you know that you are totally not alone...and that you feel better about all this soon. : )Haleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163097493450864797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-41286304339284979222010-02-25T19:53:03.675-08:002010-02-25T19:53:03.675-08:00I'm just going to second and third and fourth ...I'm just going to second and third and fourth and forty-second these comments. Three was hard. The hardest I've experienced. Four is easier. I swear I spent a year trying to get away from my oldest two when they turned three.anymommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870033179328734404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-38220085336920840302010-02-25T14:05:40.199-08:002010-02-25T14:05:40.199-08:00YES!!! 3 was the WORST age with our son (he is 5 ...YES!!! 3 was the WORST age with our son (he is 5 now). I agree wholeheartedly with everything you said. I had always heard about the terrible twos...but had never heard of a phrase to describe the threes...until you mentioned "three-nager"...love it. Well, no, hated it, actually. Oh my...it was a challenge. <br /><br />I can't believe how much I can relate to this post BECAUSE when Alex was 3 (almost 4 though) he had picked up on the word, "damn it" as well. Not something we said much, but he grabbed hold of it. Well, he knew he wasn't supposed to say it and hadn't for a while, but it all came out after he had his flu shot, which was THE worst experience ever. I basically had to throw him into the vehicle, lock the doors and let him thrash it out...until he could calm down enough so I could buckle him in. He was screaming and yelling at the top of his lungs, "BAM IT! BAM IT! BAM IT!" That is how he said it....it was awesome, yeah right. It's etched in my memory anyway.<br /><br />You WILL get through it...I'm sure he is completely normal and that you are doing a great job...the best you know how and the best you can. Alex is 5 now and we still definitely have some issues, but I will take this age over 3 any day!! Thinking of you!!amy f.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17428310491762045818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-62656505212363418922010-02-25T11:05:03.467-08:002010-02-25T11:05:03.467-08:00Wow... the colors in your pictures are just wonder...Wow... the colors in your pictures are just wonderful! Amazing job!<br /><br />~Alysha (Supermom)Stylist Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06516736774854314528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-2008222925318748272010-02-25T10:09:14.376-08:002010-02-25T10:09:14.376-08:00I'm with you! My Busy B turned three a few mo...I'm with you! My Busy B turned three a few months ago. We live in THREE with just enough cuteness thrown in that I don't hurt myself.<br /><br />I love that commercial about some new show that says "this is why some species eat their young." or something like that. Somedays, I could see that.Kristanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-28393483986343548512010-02-24T19:32:17.401-08:002010-02-24T19:32:17.401-08:00When Jonathan was two and I worried about the &quo...When Jonathan was two and I worried about the "terrible twos" my mom said...(though not to freak me out) "Your brother was awful at three. He was a terror. THe day he turned four it was like someone flipped a light switch. He was an angel."<br /><br />And so far...three has been a bit rough for us too...more attitude, more mouth, more anger and tantrums. But for the most part he is still my good boy and has more good moments than bad.Lisa @ Boondock Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11430994283914399581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-72055097277941649302010-02-24T14:19:38.116-08:002010-02-24T14:19:38.116-08:00Three totally is a rough time. Been there done tha...Three totally is a rough time. Been there done that eleventy-billion times already and still going *pulls hair out* To cope, I do <a href="http://www.crazyadventuresinparenting.com/2010/02/dressing-up-kids-is-ridiculously-fun.html" rel="nofollow">shit like this</a>, and it makes me feel SO much better about it all. That and Amaretto.Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parentinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06066995811409390360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-1809536743930532952010-02-24T12:55:30.503-08:002010-02-24T12:55:30.503-08:00I totally get this. Three was ALWAYS harder with m...I totally get this. Three was ALWAYS harder with my kids than two. <br /><br />And not to depress you, but I've felt a little like this lately with my six-year-old. I'm like, "Seriously buddy? We're going to repeat all the toddler stuff NOW?!?"Kelly @ Love Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18037513409301217473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-40144790283171024822010-02-24T12:31:06.976-08:002010-02-24T12:31:06.976-08:00Three is by far the hardest. Testing boundaries, v...Three is by far the hardest. Testing boundaries, vocab increasing rapidly, it's so much worse than two. I hated 3 with Logan and I dread it with Kaelin.<br /><br />You are a great mom. Know how I know? You are worrying about whether or not you are a good mom.Big Blue Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16376655811081742658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-29989069710991330472010-02-24T11:07:05.379-08:002010-02-24T11:07:05.379-08:00LOL, you should see/hear what its like to have the...LOL, you should see/hear what its like to have the 3 yo be the 3rd child with 2 older brothers...I feel like I should wear a shirt with an explanation for his behavior on the front sometimes...<br /><br />I should make my husband read these comments though b/c he is appalled by how "bad" our 3 y/o is.cutiepiescustomcreationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10874121942333994704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-49574368867738494352010-02-24T11:00:58.097-08:002010-02-24T11:00:58.097-08:00Um, yeah- you are SO not alone- Z is a REALLY terr...Um, yeah- you are SO not alone- Z is a REALLY terrible two, so I'm hoping he gets it out of his system by 3, but we'll see. :) And, yeah, I always assume it's my fault...Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10702958291049563341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-59270302695595570902010-02-24T07:30:56.862-08:002010-02-24T07:30:56.862-08:00Three is hard and I have all girls, no boys to com...Three is hard and I have all girls, no boys to compare it too! The whining, defying, testing, aghhh there were times I threatened to ship her off! Now her sister will turn 3 in July and it is quite possible she may end up being a convict when she gets older! Nothing but the best goals for our girls:) kidding!!The Houser'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10394465910794867529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-27170643261134859342010-02-24T06:51:30.017-08:002010-02-24T06:51:30.017-08:00Oh he is so normal! If my almost 3 year could say ...Oh he is so normal! If my almost 3 year could say FUCK YOU DAD! She would have the other night (during our EPIC bedtime fight). Seriously. <br /><br />She is as cute as pie one minute and the next minute she makes the little girl from poltergeist look like an angel. It's hard, it's frustrating, it's real. <br /><br />You are not a bad mother, they are growing and testing us. Seeing what they can and can't do and learning right and wrong from us. <br /><br />Your doing a great job momma, keep it up!Melissa Haakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06692372175623299858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-34303994312127416492010-02-24T05:51:09.648-08:002010-02-24T05:51:09.648-08:00It's funny to see how many other people have c...It's funny to see how many other people have commented on this, but I'll say it again: Three is WAAAAYYY worse than two! What you're going through is so normal [not that that makes you feel any better]...be encouraged that you will survive and God will graciously allow you to completely forget most of the struggles. Do write down the precious moments just in case the gypsies do show up and you need to convince yourself to keep him ;)Jane, The Suburban Philosopherhttp://heartscape.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-73953411611992742952010-02-23T19:58:25.234-08:002010-02-23T19:58:25.234-08:00I could have written this post myself. We are fin...I could have written this post myself. We are finally starting to see some improvement in my nearly 4 year old son - middle child. Three has definitely been the hardest so far with him.<br /><br />But you know what? We keep plugging along and loving him and trying to figure out what "works" for him (and me) and we are seeing more and more of his heart and his true character (which is so amazingly, loving and sweet). It has just taken much more shaping and molding of this one than our first.<br /><br />So, from someone who has been there (and is hopefully on the way out of "there"), I say - stay the course, be as consistent as humanly possible and things will work out. It definitely isn't easy and there will be days you don't think you can do it, but you will reap the rewards in the end!Bloggin' Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14988646865780111350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-62056257706483594062010-02-23T19:43:30.814-08:002010-02-23T19:43:30.814-08:00Yeah, I think Jake was about 3 years the first tim...Yeah, I think Jake was about 3 years the first time I wanted to ship him off.<br /><br />Dave and I always said "Terrible Twos, Traumatic Threes".<br /><br />He's so normal...and it's slightly comforting for other people to know that three IS hard. For everyone.<br /><br />You are doing awesome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-25433816224289902312010-02-23T19:39:59.672-08:002010-02-23T19:39:59.672-08:00Before Ethan was born, there were days I would loc...Before Ethan was born, there were days I would lock myself in the bathroom and cry because I thought I was doing everything wrong. Gabe was so sweet before he turned two and I honestly thought I was ruining him (see almost any of my summer posts; thought people were going to report me to the authorities! Lol)<br />And then blogging friends and IRL friends graciously shared with me that it's just that toddlers are crazy. Much like you're doing for all of us. So thank you for talking about the bad and the ugly too. Because it helps. A lot.Hyacynthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08838590548747956315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-84725893592942071122010-02-23T19:28:42.628-08:002010-02-23T19:28:42.628-08:00It's so funny that I'm reading this TODAY ...It's so funny that I'm reading this TODAY because this is what happened with my little boyfriend, darling, wonderful, cutie-pie, wonder-guy, perfect Grandma's boy Benjamin... who is turning 3 in April:<br /><br />Audrey brought Ben and Henry (20 months) to my house at around 8:30 am so she could get some work done at home. These 2 guys ALWAYS walk in together, ready to see Pop-up and ask for Frosted Flakes and do Webkinz and NickJr. on my computers... ready to play Gone Fishin' and Hungry Hippos and Connect 4 with Sponge Bob and the game with the monkeys in the tree. They share and laugh and giggle and hug me and kiss me the whole time.<br /><br />Well, today Henry walked into my kitchen asking for Pop-up. Ben wasn't behind him and Henry said to me, "Where's Baby?" (Henry calls Ben "Baby"!!). Ben was standing in my driveway, arms crossed over his chest, saying to Audrey, "I'm not going in. I want my BS." (Ben calls his brother's DSI a BS) Audrey picked him up and carried him into the house. He ALWAYS gives me the BIGGEST hug and kiss. Not today. It was like another boy showed up. He ran to my family room and sulked on the couch. He kept yelling, "I want my BS NOW." Audrey and I could not reason with him. I told Audrey to leave and that I would be fine. Well, I wasn't. Ben would not eat, drink, listen, play. He sat on my couch and cried. Then, when I was changing Henry, Ben HID. I could not find him. I screamed his name and even frightened the dogs. He would not answer. I can't believe I did this, but I called Audrey and told her to come get him. I DID find him, hiding behind a chair in my living room... and he was furious that I found him. A few minutes later, Audrey came and took him home... made him go to his bedroom... and she said he was still screaming for his BS. <br /><br />I thought another boy had come to my house this morning. It was not my beautiful little Benjamin. I thought maybe 3 was going to be different. I certainly hope not... but by what I'm reading here, it may be!!!!<br /><br />Take heart. You are a perfect Mommy. 3 is 3. When 4 comes, it's like a little miracle!!! I just hope I can take my own advice!! xo!!Sharon - Mom Generationshttp://www.momgenerations.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-42523665293569141582010-02-23T19:27:44.158-08:002010-02-23T19:27:44.158-08:00I read somewhere that 2-3 and up to age 4 is hard ...I read somewhere that 2-3 and up to age 4 is hard because it's usually when you are potty training. The child starts to feel like they are losing control and so they act out and try to control everything and everyone. Something like that, anyway. It gets better, I promise. My little guy just turned 5 and we're finally like, thank God, he's going to start acting normal now. He also does the I'm so shy I'm gonna act like a maniac and hit people thing though. Some people's kids. Sheesh. Enjoy the cuteness, God made him that cute so you WON'T sell him. :)Tasha Lehmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05394686704663297805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-77730222659920060562010-02-23T19:17:32.494-08:002010-02-23T19:17:32.494-08:00SO SO SO TRUE. Threes are way harder than 2's...SO SO SO TRUE. Threes are way harder than 2's, and I'm going to declare that Luke is COMPLETELY NORMAL (because he sounds just like my boys at that age). I was constantly looking for a band of gypsies who would buy the stubborn 3-yr-old, but happily I don't look for them nearly as often now that they're 4 & 5. The battle of wills with the 5 yr old is about to drive me back to looking though...Heather @ Storming the Castlehttp://katala97.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-23051018580562301522010-02-23T19:14:33.436-08:002010-02-23T19:14:33.436-08:00And people wonder why we don't have any kids. ...And people wonder why we don't have any kids. :-P<br /><br />My mom always said that 2 was a breeze and 3 was hell.Corrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11671852592253272812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-11302735881075061742010-02-23T17:53:20.319-08:002010-02-23T17:53:20.319-08:00Well, my very real four and a half year old, stomp...Well, my very real four and a half year old, stomped off and yelled "And THAT is why I HATE this place!" I believe it was because I told him he couldn't have a cookie before dinner.<br /><br />Oh so real :)InTheFastLanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09691830067979224059noreply@blogger.com