Having a toddler is a lot of fun. Its really different than having a baby and most of the time its good stuff... but some things about a toddler are very challenging and frustrating!
1. Nothing is done in a hurry.
The concept of "hurry up" or "we have to go" or "come on" just are not in her realm of thinking. Doesn't matter where we need to be or what we need to do, she is never ready and never moves fast.
2. Eating
There is absolutely no rhyme or reason for what she will eat at any time on any given day. She tells you what she wants to eat and in the time it takes you to make it she decides she hates that food.
3. Getting Dressed
I know... I should let her express herself. But some days its either let her leave the house as a complete fashion disaster or fight with her about it for an hour. Most of the time I don't have the energy, but I'm completely mortified at what the general public thinks about my fashion choices for my 2 year old, because what mom would let her daughter leave the house dressed like that?? Answer: the one who is exhausted and running late and at least she is dressed!
4. Making Decisions
She gets really excited to make choices and that's great. But sometimes we need to just pick something and move on and that's where the whole "Nothing done in a hurry" comes in to play. We have to pull out every option, weigh which would be the best choice... put that one back because we changed our mind and need to look at them all again. It takes forever.
5. Keeping Stuff
I don't keep things. I can't stand clutter. But for Lyla, every little project she makes or piece of junk toy somebody gives her is really important. So I try not to hurt her feelings. But every night after she goes to bed I secretly try to throw a few things away. Sometimes she notices and gets upset because she "can't find it anywhere" but sometimes she doesn't even notice!
I don't know, maybe its just because she is a girl. Or maybe its just her personality. Or maybe all toddlers are this way. But some days we take a lot of deep breaths right now! :) But we laugh a lot too, so don't worry about us too much!
