tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821408119426275369.post4164328286060195138..comments2024-01-23T00:38:29.324-08:00Comments on T- Rex Mom and Dad Tales: Ruminations - The Two'sT Rex Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07581711492269619311noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821408119426275369.post-78203934941790679942010-08-20T09:28:52.434-07:002010-08-20T09:28:52.434-07:00Wonderful post and it makes me want to do one too....Wonderful post and it makes me want to do one too. I just may. It's all so true - exhausting and exhilirating at the same time. Deaglan quotes things too - often from books we've read. He'll often say things from Dr Seuss books and then laugh at himself. It's so fascinating to see how smart they are.<br /><br />I always feel more human after I've read about your experiences. It's nice to know other people are going through the exact same day-to-day things.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01564542013071462911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821408119426275369.post-21479399331674577712010-08-16T21:13:08.694-07:002010-08-16T21:13:08.694-07:00I was nodding my head pretty much through this ent...I was nodding my head pretty much through this entire post. My son is not quite 2 1/2, and he's on T Rex's wavelength on a lot of things. He wants to watch Woody (Toy Story), Nemo, and a kiss does make the owies all better. His latest thing is reading "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" I have read it to him enough times that he can repeat the book from memory by looking at the pictures. It really makes me smile. And then he throws a fit over his juice being in the wrong cup.... :-)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730330371818493495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821408119426275369.post-35517703898326081342010-08-16T19:02:57.918-07:002010-08-16T19:02:57.918-07:00I joke that my kids are still going through the &q...I joke that my kids are still going through the "terrible two's" some days. Kids pull on your heart strings all the time, and they can drive you just as crazy too. But we all enjoy the ride!septembermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01570525910483384484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821408119426275369.post-17541944907198609792010-08-15T17:32:16.024-07:002010-08-15T17:32:16.024-07:00Toddlerhood is very rewarding and amusing and fun ...Toddlerhood is very rewarding and amusing and fun but tiring and exhausting and frustrating. Like with any stage, I've found there are the ups and the downs. But I've only ever had one in one stage at a time .. I know I'm not cut out for two!!! Good luck ... you can do it!Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821408119426275369.post-48934436710626383942010-08-14T11:33:42.791-07:002010-08-14T11:33:42.791-07:00First, let me give you a virtual hug! I love this...First, let me give you a virtual hug! I love this post!<br /><br />It wasn't all that long ago my two boys were the age your babes are now. I remember needing the sanity of being around other parents who had kids the same age just to make sure I wasn't going to lose my mind! Parenting is HARD, but it gets easier as they get older. My boys are 10 and 8 now and I look back on those toddler years and give myself a huge pat on the back for surviving. There are SO many good times, but it does often seem like you are running 24/7. No relax time, no YOU time.<br /><br />One of the best things I did was joined a co-op preschool. Not only did it give me a chance to connect with like-minded parents (largely AP and all the good stuff that goes with that), it gave me an outlet to connect with other kids, other grownups, and lots of childcare swaps! It was inexpensive and educational and the moms and dads I met from co-op are some of my best friends still (we play Bunco together and do BBQs and girls' weekends, etc.). We were at the co-op for 6 years total between my two boys. I served on the board and knew everything there was about running a preschool by the time we finally "graduated". <br /><br />I know I don't post often on your blog, but really enjoy reading it (was just telling your hubby that pm FB yesterday!) and seeing your photos of your beautiful children! Keep up the good work, mama!<br /><br />Karen W.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821408119426275369.post-52036036190810599662010-08-14T05:34:18.795-07:002010-08-14T05:34:18.795-07:00Whenever one of my borrowed small people stays wit...Whenever one of my borrowed small people stays with me I remember how much hard work but yes how sweet they are.<br /><br />Do write down those cute phrases and events I'm astonished at what I've forgotten. Wookie & I look back at those times fondly... but not fondly enough to want to do it again :)Missus Wookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110080333983480503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821408119426275369.post-32297762134265139882010-08-13T22:40:19.352-07:002010-08-13T22:40:19.352-07:00Phew I know that feeling! With a 3yr old and a 2 y...Phew I know that feeling! With a 3yr old and a 2 yr old....I'm tired at the end of the day.<br /><br />And to answer your question from your comment on my post...the doc actually recommended him for autism eval, because he is almost 2 and only says a handful of words, and that is one of the signs. Since he can't put two words together, like "more please", or "read book" things like that. He also isn't even attempting to mimic us, so if I say the cow says moo, can you say moo? he will look at me like "yep, but you look so stupid saying it that I think I'll keep quiet" hahaErinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395153992892479101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821408119426275369.post-16966154160639814812010-08-13T21:13:38.549-07:002010-08-13T21:13:38.549-07:00I like this Ruminations idea! Very beautiful writi...I like this Ruminations idea! Very beautiful writing! I agree momma, bittersweet for sure. They are so innocent yet learning so fast at this age. They are testing things out which makes us want to tear our hair out, but it's endearing and exciting at the same time. <br />My favorite things about this age would be listening to them say the cute things. And the emotions. I know the tantrums are tough but it makes you realize they are little people, just like us. Complex and emotional,frusterated and yet thoughtful. The emotional tantrums are worth the moments they say they love you and you can really feel it coming from them! <br />I hate to tell ya, but once you get him figured out, little girl will hit two and be completely different! I have three girls each one entirely different from the other. Just when I learned how to nurture and deal with one the next one threw me off again!<br />BTW, from this view, you are doing a spectacular job!Reyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15322526541186790711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821408119426275369.post-91141170169286743482010-08-13T18:54:08.489-07:002010-08-13T18:54:08.489-07:00awesome post! And so true! they are so sweet and...awesome post! And so true! they are so sweet and so horrible at the same time! :)<br />Remind me to tell you about our anniversary adventure tonight- it was at the olive garden and involved crying, and me nursing in a bathroom stall! I know I will look back on these days fondly!Caitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581232345782115891noreply@blogger.com