Terrible 2.5s

[judecorp]

We have entered a new world of Punk over the last week or so and I have to admit I am not crazy about it. Sure, she is still adorable, and wonderful, and so sweet when she says, "Mama, I love you. You're my favorite Mama." But she is fighting hardcore against limits, and it is driving me bonkers.

Her newest trick is to say no and refuse to do something she's asked to do. You'll probably laugh or something, but really, up until a week or so ago she was a ridiculously compliant child. She would pretty much do anything I asked and was really helpful around the house. Now she still likes to help... but on her terms. She had no problem "helping" me fold the clothes (one of her favorite things ever), but flat out refused to put away a toy. And by "flat out," I mean throwing it on the floor and saying, "Nooooooooo," which earned her a "You do /not/ say no to Mama" and a trip to bed with no bedtime story. Good times, good times.

I don't know if it's the dreaded "half year" or the day care switch, but I don't like it!

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[kaleidoscopeeye.livejournal.com]

I tell the kids that if they can't help clean up, I can find other kids to give their toys to that would appreciate them and clean them up at night. :) That gets their attention.