Terrible Toddlers

Terrible Twos? Try more like the terrible toddlers.
I'm not sure when it happened but one day my sweet little infant became a toddler. I couldn't wait for the day she started to talk and walk. Now those days are here and I find myself wondering why I was in such a hurry to teach her to do these things. Yes, it is developmentally age appropriate, but I miss the days of snuggling my immobile baby. Those days were so much easier. I could set her in her swing and do housework or put her on a blanket on floor and let her play while I worked on my computer. Now that she has become an adventurous toddler I can't leave her alone in a room for 5 seconds without her getting into something. She loves taking the trash out of the bag, throwing her toys all over the house, sneaking into the cupboards and taking out the pots and pans, etc. Yes, I have baby proofed my house. I am aware that there are many new gadgets out there to help keep your toddler in line, but anyone who has a toddler knows those are just for show. If a toddler wants a toddler gets.
When my sweet little angel has a temper tantrum people say "oh she must be two". Nope, she is definitely one. In fact, she is only 15 months old. So what I don't understand is why people call them the terrible twos. My toddler has develop a terrible 'tude at one. She has learned to scream so loud my ears ring and to through herself on the floor kicking and screaming. I'm not sure where she learned this behavior. I am starting to think it is a natural instinct small children have and they use this to drive their parents bananas. I am confident that anyone with a toddler can agree there is no such thing as the terrible twos, but all children go through the terrible toddlers.

Busy, Busy Mommy

I realized today that I have been neglecting my blog. I don't mean to do it, but things have been so busy with work lately I can hardly find time to shower. My days consist of work and being a mom and it is hard to find time for myself or the things I enjoy in-between. The good news is I realize that my schedule will let up a little once my students arrive back on campus, but in the meantime I am trying to keep it together. I find myself working late into the evening at home and then correcting my work the next day. It's a little challenging to type an email or get work done with a screaming toddler standing next to you begging for your attention. I do my best. But in just a few days I will be back blogging about my adventures in mommyhood.