Thursday 4 July 2013

The terrible 2's?!More like the terrible 1's!


This picture above demonstrates the terrible 1's! The last week or so Alfie has been having a fair few tantrums, it can be out of the blue, if he doesn't get his own way or if he is tired but my word, when they happen I know about it! He screams, arches his back, sobs and throws himself on the floor and writhes about like the world is ending! I cannot tell you how exhausting it is and he is so, so strong, I'm anticipating either myself or Adi losing some front teeth at some point!

Sometimes a cuddle will calm but at times nothing will and I have to just let him shriek until he calms down (I hate to think what our neighbours think!). It's days like this I question my parenting skills, when you've exhausted all the checks......is he hungry/tired/too hot or cold/wet nappy/wants a cuddle etc etc and nothing calms him down I realise that no he's just a child becoming aware of new emotions and actions and I'm still learning too, motherhood is one huge life experience and learning curve. Full credit to those who have more than one child or are single parents, I bow down to thee.

An angelic face :-) How I prefer it!


I ask this question, if this what he is like now at 1 year old what the hell does the terrible 2's have in store for us?!! 

Hels X


6 comments:

  1. Not that I want to be barer of bad news, I'm still experiencing tantrums with Tyler and he's nearly 5! Although these are slightly different and can result in different actions by Tyler, but mostly it's screaming, running to his bedroom, knocking everything over, ripping posters off walls etc...we get the occasional running off in shop too which is always fun! I'm still learning!! Thankfully though tantrums tend to be short and they recover pretty quickly, even if you're still reeling!

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    1. Noooo don't tell me this lol, was hoping it was just a phase. In all honestly I'm expecting more to come for the next few years it's just so tiring especially as Alfie can't tell me what's the matter and instead just screams and shrieks at me! I end up taking him out for a walk during the day which calms us both down :-) XX

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  2. I can totally relate to this! When my little girl Abigail (now 4) was Alfie's age she used to have these tantrums especially if she was over tired, she would literally scream the place down and it used to make me feel helpless as nothing I would do or say would calm her down!
    She still has the odd tantrum now and again but this is expected in kids, no ones children are perfect! xx

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    1. Yes! Exactly, I'm glad I'm not alone, it can be very hard to deal with at times, he screams and screams. More so when he doesn't get his own way usually!

      Thank you for your comment :-)

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    2. You are differently not alone. Penelope (same age as Alfie) does the same when ever the world does not do what she want it to.

      Penelope is my first and only child however I have a sneaky suspicion that her tantrums will only really stop when she moves out from home (or at least that is when I will no longer know of them). Oh well only 17 years more to go ;)

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    3. It seems to be a trend at the moment with this age! The tantrums continue and I expect a lot more haha :-) Thank you for your comment X

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