Cute cup. Yummy coffee.
Cuter boy drinking the yummy coffee.
Two has been rough. Seriously. Judah's second year of life has felt like the longest year of my life.
You all know I am crazy in love with Judah, but whoa... that child has put me through my paces as a mother. He's not strong-willed. I know that much; but man oh man, is that boy stubborn.
Kind of like someone else I know.
That.... would be me.
There are some things that Judah has absolutely no convictions about. Then, there are other things that the child will not budge on. His conviction about that certain point, whether it be wearing his shoes on the right feet or saying the dinner prayer, runs deep. And he is willing to fight the battle necessary to follow through on what he believes.
Year two may have been really rough but I have a good feeling about three. I think year three is going to be a great time in Judah's life (optimism at it's finest!). I can already see the changes that this new, almost here, year is going to bring. I can see things clicking with him and it's exciting! He is starting to see that there are reasons why I tell him to do certain things; he is putting two and two together and coming up with four! It's amazing to see his face light up when the words I am saying actually make sense to him.
I get so excited with each victory he grabs hold of. I love seeing him get things. Yes, there are still plenty of tantrums and obstinate moments, especially on days like today where there was no nap. And, while there may not have been a nap, today was accident free, victorious potty training day! I'll take that over a nap any day of the week.
I can hardly wait to make Judah that strawberry birthday cake he asks for every night. And I sure am looking forward to seeing three slightly chubby fingers being held up when he is asked for his age.
T-minus 30 days....
*Post from 1 year ago today: Random bits of good news
*Post from 2 years ago today: A Driving Contradiction
16 Comments:
Best wishes on his big transition! :)
I can't believe he likes coffee...too funny!
Wow! A little guy after my own heart! A day would not be right without coffee! Each year gets better than the last until they become teens! Enjoy the young years; they go by way too fast!
Justin and I were just talking about this last night! I so hear you. I feel exactly the same way. Noah is starting to listen, not just hear. These last few weeks, every time I put him in bed, I walk out of his room thinking how it was the best day. Im so ready for three!! Wish we could celebrate together! Our cake will be a Thomas cake:)
Hooray for three and for victory.
PS - how did you get Judah to drink coffee??
I've heard this is true. That if 2 is a hard year, 3 will be easier and that if 2 is easy, 3 will be hard.
Sage was an easy 2 year old and then he turned 3. That was a hard year. But 4 has been mostly fun with sprinkles of hard. I think this is how the rest of the growing up years will be, mostly fun with sprinkles of difficulty.
THREE to be FREE from STUBBORNESS! right?!
Megan
or, THREE to be FREE to use STUBBORNESS only for good uses!
Two can be a really hard year for sure, so much growing and transitioning and learning. I hope you are right about three, I'm looking forward to it with my own son!
And is it even worth it to mention that the photos are gorgeous? I mean I don't think I've ever seen a photo of yours that isn't, but still, beautiful. :)
I think all boys go through it. All mine did but mine had 3 be their "worst" years. With more language came more conflict. It's when they were entering 4 that the blossomed to well behave boys would didn't think to argue with us. It's a good thing they are cute at the younger ages!
Good luck with him! And may his 3s be bright and happy.
You have given me hope that there is life after the twos! :)
I thought we'd escaped the terrible twos, but then she turned three and WHOA! So I agree with Kiki about two and three being opposites. Hopefully you are heading into a great year! No matter what, though, four is great.
What a doll! And he's stubborn? And two? I find that shocking ;)
Hey, Andrea. Been away a while and had fun catching up. :) Although, I am DROOLING now after reading and seeing what you've been doing in that kitchen of yours! MMM!! Must go eat now...
I hear you cluckin' big chicken! I'm right there with you.
((hugs))
That is one adorable mug. (well 2 adorable mugs. hee hee)
Ah yes, I remember my "two doesn't last forever" optimism well. Now, at three, I feel a bit nostalgic. ;)
Thanks for your birthday wishes!
Both boys are testing me right now so I feel you.
We didnt have terrible twos but three and a half has been a PAIN. and the younger one is just doing what his brother does. Oy vey!
But I do think the strong will will serve them well one day. Thats what I tell myself to talk me down from the ledge!
I'm with you on this boat....but I dont think its the age...its the BOY. Miller has just about got me..tantrums in public and whiney when he doesnt get his ways....jumping from furniture to furniture when asked not to do it for the 100,000 time. Or....running from me everywhere....when I went for my physical last week i had dropped 5 pounds from last year...I dont lose weight I stay the same....I told her it was the BOY. He keeps me athletic.
We are doing okay with potty training...just taking our time. I'm glad things are working well....
My little guy turned three on Tuesday. So far no overnight changes (no fewer irrational tantrums, I mean!) but I'm holding out that next week will be better. Week number two of being THREE - that's gotta be my ticket :-) I bet three will be a great year for Judah!!
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