WANTED: Nanny 911
Two posts in one day? Yes, because we are reaching desparate times here at our house! Our 2, almost-3-in-April, year old daughter is pushing all of the right buttons at all the wrong times. For the past week, or pretty much since the holidays ended, she has demanded 100% of our attention 100% of her waking hours. The only time she'll sit quietly by herself, is when the TV is on and she's watching one of her shows. Other than that, it's, "MOMMY I need this, MOMMY I want that, MOMMY I need you to play with me NOW" and on and on and ON.
I think there are several factors going on here and I am just reaching for some advice and guidance.
1. she received LOTS of attention around the holidays -- Christmas occurred for 2 straight weeks around here. Then, there was New Year's and both sets of grandparents were up visiting and spending the night. Now that everyone is gone, it's just us and she still desires that level of attention.
2. she's coming down with a cold -- the same one I have, so I know she's not feeling 100% healthy right now. I wouldn't mind the lounge around, lay on the couch sort of illness (like I've been feeling for the past 4 days), but NO -- she wants to play, play, PLAY -- get out all of the toys, make a large mess and then refuse to clean up!
She was yawning all morning, coughing up a lung after lunch and now has been sitting in her room for the past 2 hours talking and requesting to get out of her bed (in between yawns)-- I think it's a test and I refuse to give in!
Honestly, I think part of the problem is that she's 'testing' us -- how far can she go before we 'break' and give in to her demands. But, my husband works long hours and doesn't get home until pretty much bedtime, I have been under the weather for the past week, so neither one of us has any energy to deal with a toddler: BINGO -- I think we have found our problem.
The solution: please call Jo-Jo from The Nanny - I could use her right about now!!
5 comments:
Sue, honestly, we've been dealing with the SAME thing. Hailey has had so much attitude lately and we have attributed to the holidays, all of the attention and traveling. I "think" she's finally coming out of it and getting back on a normal schedule (if there is such a thing). I'm sure it doesn't help that she's coming down with a cold. I have been ready to pull my hair out lately with the attitude that has been coming out of my 2 year old! We can't wait to see you again...hopefully her cold won't last long - if that's what it is.
...I meant that if P was coming down with a cold. =)
She is definitely old enough for more structure, if you don't have any yet. And for real punishments, like taking away privileges or sitting in a quiet spot for a while. It's a rough time, the 2-4 slot. In fact, I've yet to find an age bracket that is "easy." They're all hard, just different.
Take heart that at least she's completely normal!
Hope you feel better!
This age...between two and three is not fun! Lots of tantrums and more attention needed that's for sure! I'm crossing my fingers it gets better. Until then, lots of time-outs on the naughty stair!
What is it with two year olds? I so needed this post and comments today. And for all of you thinking it can't get any worse ~ try having two of them. They have finally decided to double team ... I have absolutely no patience. I wish I had time to get together with other moms with kids their age and play/talk. The constant internal battle of being a working mom.
Post a Comment