by my 2 1/2 year old or are we finally getting what we deserve. Matt and I are well aware how absolutely blessed we are to have 2 children who have ultimately been perfect. Let me explain their "perfectness" and I do hope I don't anger too many parents. Perfect by sleeping through the night as newborns, perfect because they are both good eaters, perfect that they rarely cry, perfect with their great health record (Sam's been sick twice in 2 1/2 years) and what we consider our biggest blessing, perfect as they both sleep until 9-10am. I'm totally serious on all accounts.
So, what's going on now? In the last two weeks, bedtime has been a complete nightmare. Normally Sam will fuss for a few minutes and sweetly close his eyes until morning. Recently, bedtime has been a major struggle. The first issue is getting him in his pajama's, I have to catch him first and then get them on as he's kicking and pushing. After PJ's is reading time where he's 50% attentive and then prayers and tucking in. Last night's bedtime did not go down that way. MAJOR TANTRUM, screaming, crying, getting out of bed and pounding on the door, meanwhile I'm trying to comfort Layla as she is also having a tantrum. TANDEM TANTRUMS.......what can be better.
What's happening parents? These are my conclusions: a) he's going through a phase b) he's testing his boundaries c) paybacks a b*&^% d) my son has been abducted by aliens and we have a clone e) all of the above
Please let this be a phase!
it's a phase...
ZWe've always been very consistent with bed-times and this has helped to eliminate most issues. However, every once in awhile my kids are abducted by aliens and are little terrors.
Also, kids seem to cycle. They'll be perfectly respectful, following all the rules, then it's like they all go nuts and forget everything. Unfortunately, my kids seem to be on the same cycle. So, I have 4 kids who are perfect, then little devils. You'll make it through, it's just frustrating to feel tag-teamed.
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