Handling Life with a 2 Yr Old

I know they say that you should beware of the Terrible Twos. I don't really believe that since the "Terrible Twos" start around 18 months and last until 18 years. It is just different each year. We have our good days, and bad. Life with children that have special needs (be it gifted, sensory issues, etc) makes every day an adventure.



My past week has been a roller coaster with my two year old. Sunday and Monday were harsh. Tuesday was awesome. She was loving and we did nails. We had a great time taking pictures and making faces.

HOWEVER, last night she woke at 2am ... and I camped out in their room so I have no idea what time she finally fell asleep, but it was long after 4am. I was mainly in there because Turtle would cry when I wasn't there, and Monkey would scream if I left ... waking Turtle.

Today, I am just overly exhausted. I don't even think there is a word for the level of exhaustion I am at. Needless to say, Monkey is a MESS today. She didn't wake until 10am, but is already in a desperate need for a nap. She just stormed up to me and told me that she was NOT going to do something and she was NOT happy ANYMORE. *stifling a laugh* I said that it was too bad she wasn't happy and maybe she should go night night until she was. She "stormed" off and sat on her bed. Not even 5 minutes later she came to me with her sippy and said, "I sorry. I happy now, mommy. Milk, please?"

Yup ... that summarizes my life. Very short-lived anger with that little girl. It is just impossible. Her smile and her hugs ... and the fact she will call me princess ... dissolves any anger I had.