Nate has hit is 2-year old stage full blown. The testing and tantrums and just plain naughtiness is much more frequent. We are getting through it. Each week I start out positive and calm and full of patience and by the end of the week I'm done. But it something we are both working on and is difficult for both of us. This stage is exhausting and exasperating and no one can prepare you for it. Keeping him as entertained as possible helps. Playing with him, movies, and anytime we can get outside all minimize tantrums.
He's not bad, just two, and still has his wonderfully sweet moments. Last night during bathtime he stood up and gave me a big hug and lots of kisses out of nowhere. While I got soaked in the process I didn't care. He does not show affection like this often and I'll take it! It was cute to watch him at CMO the other day too. I got there a little early and the teacher was reading a book and they were singing songs. There were different motions during the song, like clapping or stomping your feet. The only that Nate participated in was when they were to get up and jump around. Go figure. And even though he beats up on Maddie and always steals the toy she is playing with, he gives her kisses and wants her to be around doing the same thing he is (eating at the table, jumping in her jumperoo while he jumps on the trampoline, etc.).
So, while we might be "in the thick" of it, light still shines through, giving us a few rays of light.
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