You could always look at the bright side, 3 is worse than 2.

****, I guess that ain't so bright.

All I can say is enjoy it. Mine's only 4 and it seems like yesterday I was holding her with 1 hand. They grow up too damn quick.

I'm glad to hear everyone is doing well except for the obvious newborn baby issues. That's great anyway.

I don't envy you the two-year-old plus newborn situation, though...although I might be there next year.

^ I appreciate the kind words.

Nate, I got your e-mail a while back and I'm sorry I haven't responded. I check e-mail and go "I'll reply to that later" then I never do! Thanks for checking in on us! Hope you and yours are doing well also!!!!

Our kids are a blessing. But we've practiced fair, swift, uncompromising, but loving discipline from day one. "No!" can be understood much younger than most think.

The reason 2s are so terrible is because of a failure to restrain them in the 1s. Think of it as an extension of your household safe firearm protocols. Desire is a dangerous weapon in undisciplined hands. You must teach them life's safety protocols.

Discipline is key, I believe, as it is Biblical.

Blessings,

neo

Well, that and kids aren't fail-safe machines that we program for our will and bidding.

not to be mean...ha ha

It's not that we haven't disciplined him.... he's VERY well behaved 98.2% of the time. He just gets in his moods sometimes and goes batsh!t crazy. He's EXACTLY like me. I knew that was gonna be a problem when I made him a Jr. LOL

Love em and hang on this is the fun stuff! Once they learn "no" its all over.

#16 "....wait 'till they turn 16. Then you'll know what Hell really is.... "

Man, was I ever thinking the same thing as I was reading this thread. When they hit sixteen he'll be wishing with all his might for those "terrible two" years. Hahahahaha

All those years were tough at the time, but they go by so quickly. It really gets to be worth it when they both (I have a boy and a girl) sit down with you and have a good cigar and you can all talk and enjoy....

ha!

funny, I just posted our first one is on the way. I am sure I will be finding all this out reeeallllll soon. (like, in 3 1/2 months).

I am taking notes guys.

oh and congrats!!!!

27. Author: tbrochin

I did not intend to disparage your parenting; forgive me. I was speaking generally according to my study and experience. And BTW, while my children are a blessings, they do have their moments! LOL