Two year-olds are straight up crazy people. There, I said it. Also, can I get an AMEN??
I seriously forgot how nutso 2 year-olds are. Before Lil’ CG came home, things were, dare I say, fairly easy managing one 6 year-old kiddo. At 6, Lil’ CB is fairly independent and predictable in his actions and wants and needs. We were, dare I say, coasting a bit, even managing to sleep in a bit on the weekend as Lil’ CB went downstairs to watch Netflix on his own (disclaimer: by “sleep in,” I mean like 7:45. And also, Lil’ CB doesn’t have screentime during the school week, so we let him binge a bit on weekend mornings! ).
And now…throw a 2 year-old in the mix and there is absolutely no coasting. None. Because for real, two year-olds are crazy! Here are some things I’m rediscovering about (crazy) two year-olds:
They are super fast: And stealthy. Totally mobile and in awe of their new found strength and dexterity, they are crazy speedy and somehow everywhere at once. Which means…
They get into everything: And I mean EVERYTHING. Those nice little piles of stuff your 6 year-old has learned to ignore? Avalanches. Those drawers and cabinets you took the child-proofing doohickeys off of? Treasure troves for tiny hands. The books you’ve neatly organized on the bookshelves? Chucked all over the floor. Usually while accompanied by maniacal giggles.
They don’t understand “no”: No, scratch that. They DO understand “no,” they just choose to ignore it. Usually with a smile on their face or a twinkle in their eye.
They are demanding: It’s been said that two year-olds are basically tiny dictators. To whomever first said that, YES and let’s go cry together.
They are very particular: You know that hilarious hashtag #reasonsmytoddleriscrying? Yeah, that’s pretty much parents of two year-olds commiserating together. You want to know some recent reasons why my toddler was crying? Okay, let’s see…the seam of her sock wasn’t lining up properly; she was mad she couldn’t put her shoe on backwards; she couldn’t eat soup with a fork; I tried to put a blanket on her when it was cold; I wouldn’t let her draw on the table with a permanent marker. Fun times, friends, fun times.
You can’t reason with them: At all. And if you try, you just find yourself arguing with a two year-old. And you probably won’t win. Or at least win with dignity.
But you know what? As crazy as two year-olds are, they’re also pretty freaking hilarious and awesome. Sure, sure, we might have been coasting a bit before our two year-old came home, but after a while, coasting can get a little boring. Nothing like a two year-old tsunami to shake things up a bit, right?
Who knew tsunamis could be so cute??
Tell me your favorite facts about terror two year-olds!
pomelo / 5866 posts
She is sooo cute!!
LO was so much fun at two!! She was potty trained and talking- but not arguing yet. And soooo small. I miss those days.
GOLD / apricot / 341 posts
Two is ROUGH. But I think threenagers are the worst. For extra fun we tend to have one of each around here… CG is super cute though!
wonderful olive / 19353 posts
DS is 2.5 and yup on the speed, getting into everything (especially folded laundry. why?????), and they understand no, but choose to ignore with a smile and twinkle in their eye! Oof!
But, I’m totally loving his ever constant developing personality and watching him learn and grow. He surprises me daily with stuff he knows that I had no idea he even knew!
pomegranate / 3225 posts
She is so adorable!
grapefruit / 4006 posts
She is just a little doll! So cute.
blogger / apricot / 335 posts
She is sooo cute! And OMG, I’m living that… I kept thinking “2 year olds” sounded so far away but since LO is 21 months, I think he fits in that category now… No wonder he is crazy!! (Or like I read, they’re very adorable psychopaths.) God speed.
cherry / 189 posts
we live under the dictatorship of a threenager – completely understand. also – i love her clothes!!
guest
HA, HA, HA. Photos are really enjoyable. This girl is so cute.
persimmon / 1101 posts
Haha–spot on! My two year old is such a handful but she’s so darn cute…I can’t help but be amused by her ridiculous antics.
guest
You are so right! I have a 6.5 year old and TWO 2.5 year olds. They can mess things up soooo much faster than I can clean things up. I am right there with you.
blogger / persimmon / 1220 posts
Adorable!!!