Her little man just turned two, mine is about to as well, they are both blond headed
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First I need to thank Julie for having me here today. She is a brave soul to ask me to guest post for her and NOT give me a topic. Generally when people tell me to write them a post with no topic? I can get…um…random.
But today I think I have a focus.
Julie and I are both moms of boys. Mine just turned two in June and hers is about to turn two in mere days.
So today I am letting you all in on what I’ve learned about having a two year old.
(Now that I’ve had one for a whole month, you know I am an expert. Or something. Ahem.)
Anyway…the list.
- He knows more than I thought. I found this out the other day when he pointed to my chest and said, “boop.” Um…what?
- He can repeat more than I thought. I thought it was funny when he said “nuts” the other day after I did. But then today he tried to mimic the cat barfing. Uncool, Eddie. Uncool.
- He knows that beer is for daddy and diet coke is for mommy. In fact when the fridge is open he points at them and says “ma ma…da-ee”.
- He has two personalities. No really. He is the real Jekyll and Hyde. One minute he is giving me unsolicited hugs and telling me “uv oo!” (love you), and the very next moment when I do not get him apple juice right away? Complete and utter meltdown of epic proportions complete with the gnashing of teeth and throwing of toys.
- He has two speeds: sleeping and running. There is no in between. Ever.
- He knows exactly what the toilet is for. He knows what potty is. He knows what poop is. He knows we wipe our buns and wash our hands. He just won’t do any of it for real.
- He has developed very, VERY selective hearing. In fact, it seems that he has gone deaf to his own name uttered out of ONLY my mouth. But he can hear the ice cream truck in the next neighborhood over. Good figure.
- He loves his own nudity. He likes to run nekked as a jay bird whenever given the chance. Apparently being naked is where it’s at when you’re two. I will not be trying this one though.
- He will climb anything and jump off anything. And then get hurt. Luckily my kisses still heal all boo boo’s.
- He will listen, acknowledge, and then go ahead and do what I just said not to do. With a smile on his face, nodding, like I am an idiot. Why do I feel like this is just a preview of the teen years?
There you have it…the top ten things that I have learned about having a two-year old boy. I have to say it’s more fun than I ever thought it would be to have a small person living in the house.
What are some of your favorite (or not-so-favorite) phases your kid(s) have gone through?
12 comments:
Julie! Thank you so much for having me today! And an early happy birthday to B! Two really IS a fun age!
Ummm yes. Sleeping and running. I have a 2yo boy and twin 9mo boys. Holy crap. I was reading on another blog yesterday about the 'F-ing Fours'. Fantastic.
Ohhh...I love two. My daughter didn't get her attitude until three. Three, I don't love so much.
Now my son, on the other hand, I think his attitude is already starting at 16 mo.
All you said, very true. Funny how we all pretty much go through the same stuff.
I have three boys ages 8,5, and 1. So far the most difficult age has been three and it spills into the four's. UGH!
But I can so relate about how they know everything that needs to be done in the bathroom, they just don't. Can't be bothered.
But take all the loves and hugs you can now. Because in a blink of an eye, you are going to be the one asking for a hug, and he will be the one saying "moooommm" out of embarassment!
You know T never hit that 'loves to be nekkid' phase. But his twos really weren't all that bad. I think four is *much* worse. haha, good luck!
No really, I love you Katie and your little man is getting so big and wonderful. Love this post.
My last two posts have been me pretty much wringing my hands over the fact that toddlerhood is apparently NOT my strong suit. That said, as the mom of a girl who's just a few months shy of two, I can relate to almost everything in this post (save for the potty stuff). And I just had to laugh because you painted it all in such an adorable way - even the stuff that is decidedly NOT adorable.
Two speeds, sleeping and running - yes.
And LOL at, "He loves his own nudity." Yes, being baked is definitely where it's at (at two, at least).
Um, being *naked*, that is. I swear, my child does not get baked!
I love two year olds. Love them.
Three year olds? I've raised three, have one currently, and nanny for one as well.
I feel I'm qualified to say that I STRONGLY dislike three year olds.
Whining, backtalk, and boundary bulldozing. Oh and knowing EVERYTHING.
Can I do another year of two and skip straight to four?
With an almost-2 yr old, I too can relate to the two speeds of sleeping and running.
Loved the selective hearing with the ice cream truck too. Hilarious!
Adorable post
Ugh what's with the not hearing their name. Ben tunes me out so much now. So much in fact that when I asked him what his name was the other day he matter of factly told me it was 'HEY Ben'
Sigh
WAit till he tells you "Momma, I have to take a big dump" cause ya, in his late 2 year status he will totally say things like that.
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