Refueling Station

This blog is meant to be a place where moms (new and old) can share stories, insights, frustrations, and laugh about the things only moms can understand. It is a place where you can can pull off to the side of the road for a moment and refuel yourself knowing that you are not the only one ready for a break down.


Tuesday, August 19, 2008

When 17 Months is the New 2

Okay, this is a cry for help...my child has been possessed by a demon. My once beautiful, smart, sweet little girl has episodes of the following:

1) She arches her back, kicks her feet when I try to put her in her carseat
2) She runs the opposite direction when I call her to come
3) She flops herself on the ground and throws a fit when I try to pick her up
4) She screams, cries, and whines
5) She tells me "no" and then smirks at me

Have any of you seen these symptoms exhibited in your children? From what I've heard, the screaming and whining might be a characterisitcs that typically manifest themselves in little girls. These episodes are sporadic and seem to be brought on by fatigue, but can happen at anytime without warning. They also seem to be especially pronounced in public. Help!

-Frazzled Mother

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I hate to say it, but the "terrible twos" can start long before 2 and last long after. (My daughter does the exact same thing) But I will say, it will get better when she can communicate better. And always know- you are not alone- they all do it. Kids are crazy! They can make you laugh so hard... and want to scream at them all in the same minute! Totally worth it!