Every day, it becomes a little more painfully obvious: we are getting further from sweet, chubby, angelic age one and, step by terrifying step, approaching the dreaded two.
I’ll let little Mr. Mood Swing share a few recent examples from this emotional journey:
Being offered a piece of donut, homemade (and so delicious!) by his Grandpa Brown:
I have no freakin’ clue what this one was about:
What, you think it’s funny to interrupt me while I read?
Must . . . not . . . smile . . .
Thank goodness his completely unpredictable mood pendulum swings both ways. I hate to say it, but let’s be honest: this kid is not a pretty crier.
I’ll give him this—it’s never boring around here. And if, for some reason, it ever is, just wait about 5 seconds until his next mood swing hits . . . it’ll sure get interesting quickly.
We are going through the same thing! So it must be a phase.
ReplyDeleteHe and J must be within months of each other, because we're going thru the exact same thing. Now I know where that phrase "turn that frown upside down" comes from - because it literally flips in seconds. But the cries all come with blotchy-ness and tears, so they're not completely fake! We are now going through another round of separation anxiety, this time with a louder screaming voice. :-)
ReplyDeleteWho ever said boys don't have a cycle hasn't lived with one! My brothers totally had "periods" growing up! lol! Good luck! It does get better... but it might take until he's 4!
ReplyDeleteGlad to know it's not just my own 2-year-old. Boy-o-boy! And women have the bad rap for mood swings??!!
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these photos are so funny! looks like you have your hands full :)
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ReplyDeleteAwwww but he's so cute. x
ReplyDeleteHe's so cute though! He and Sawyer should get together and cry/laugh/frown/scream/cry/smile (all within 60 seconds) together, because my child is ca-razy town lately as well. This too shall pass...
ReplyDeleteUgh! Kids and their darn mood swings! It's sooo frustrating! Three year olds seem to be much worse, in this place anyway, I've named it the tortuous threes :/
ReplyDeleteI had too much fun reading this as my two year old was having an absolute melt down over the fact that the pages of his board book weren't lining up correctly. And that was immediately following giggles over said book. And giggles returned when I suggested we go upstairs. Ah... such emotions!
ReplyDeleteHe's a little cutie !!!
ReplyDeleteAren't 2 year olds awesome? Try working with 4-5 of them per day. :) Forrest cracks me up in those photos. And you're right, he's definitely an ugly crier. But I can't judge because so am I.
ReplyDeleteThis too shall pass. Just enjoy them while they are little and moody. A teen who is moody is 100 times worse than a little one. Sorry to have to say this. When they are teens, they are very verbal and no tears! Hang in there all of you. They will be grown before you can much more than turn around.
ReplyDeleteHaha, he is just so adorable! I remember the toddler years from when I was a nanny, you just never know what to expect. Hopefully his emotions will calm down a bit soon, for your sake. =)
ReplyDeleteHaha, ohhhh man. You are one of those rare and wonderfully honest mamas! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteSoon he will be 3-4-5....You will leave the house for an outing and have mini panic attacks every time you encounter family and strangers alike....Because, he will have absolutely NO filter on that sweet little mouth! At least now he can't tell you why he's sooooo mad at you! ;) Every stage is a blessing and a reminder that those little angels are put on this earth to make us grateful for both the quiet moments and the crazy. <3 you are doing an awesome job as a mama! I love reading your blog, you seem like a nice, "GOOD" person, but isn't all fake fuzzy wuzzy.. and come on, who is like that??!! ;)
ReplyDeleteJust when I thought I couldn't deal with my teenager another minute, you post this! (Adorable, by the way! Aren't they wonderful?)
ReplyDeleteIt looks like he's crying from his mouth like Liz Lemon
ReplyDeleteMy son just hit the "not-so-pretty cry" stage, too. I definitely bounce back and forth between laughing and pulling my hair out! hehe
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ReplyDeleteLike my dog......it's a good things he's ridiculously cute. There is seriously a reason dogs and babies are cute.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you keep this kid business real.
This is SO my child too!
ReplyDeleteWe met with a realtor last weekend to go over the option of selling and buying a "fixer -uper" which has always been our dream and we thought now would be the perfect time before the kids get too old and settled into a school...but...after seeing our options....um...we're going to stay put for a little while....I had no idea there were so many scary houses around here!
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This made me laugh. My little guy (also blond with blue eyes!) just turned 1, but I feel like I am right there with you! He is/was the happiest little guy ever, but now.. cranky pants. Good luck to you! :)
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