Is there some book I can read before I cry??

sunandsand

My DS's behavior is growing exponentially worse by the day. I was chalking it up to his age but I don't think I can blame that anymore.2-3 months ago he was fine...now,  he is only content if he is watching elmo, or at the park. If we are home and the TV is off, watch out. I try to play/engage/distract but he is not interested in toys. I will literally be sitting on the floor coloring/stacking blocks/etc and he will not stay with me. 

All he wants to do is climb things. He uses bigger toys, pushes them over to furniture, and them climbs...to stand on the kitchen table, the coffee table, a set of shelves, etc.  He will push his booster chair over to the kitchen counter to pull off anything that is there.  He will climb on the TV stand to hit the TV. I can be standing 3 feet away saying "No" "off" "down" and its like he doesn't hear me. I spend most of my days off pulling him off things. 

Super consistent timeouts, with warnings, are no help. He doesn't even fight me, just sits there for 2 minutes playing with the carpet/the wall/whatever is nearby that I can't remove, then gets up, gives me a hug, and repeats the same behavior. I can't pee without taking him with me, and then I'm in a race to get finished while he attempts to climb into the sink, or turn on the shower.  I can't cook unless DH is home so I premake a lot of things. I can't sit down unless he is strapped in the booster, and then I have about 10 minutes, he eats quickly and then wants out. 

Naptime/bedtime can't come fast enough to me, and we even had a hard time with those today although we normally don't. 

Daycare (in home, only 2x a week) says he's "really active" but no real complaints. He spends most of his day there outside or in the playroom which has only toys, no furniture. Family members and therapists comment on his climbing. We can't go to anyone's house, family wise. We do go to a play center/ park/ gym DAILY but usually only for an hour. 

I don't even know why I am posting this. I have a new baby coming in 4 months or less, my husband and I work opposite shifts, and I just don't know what I'm going to do if I can't stop following him around for 2 seconds. I may DD this later, its so embarrassing. 

justEK

Sounds exactly like my DS at his age. Honestly, you just have to be consistent in getting him down and saying no. Get him out to burn off energy as much as possible and let him climb something safe.  

sunandsand

justEK:

Sounds exactly like my DS at his age. Honestly, you just have to be consistent in getting him down and saying no. Get him out to burn off energy as much as possible and let him climb something safe.  

Thank you. It's comforting to know this is somewhat normal. I just hate that I can't enjoy him at home right now, and must constantly plan "field trips" to keep him happy...meanwhile, there aren't enough free things to do in this town, and momma is pregnant and tires easily! 

Cbidt's girl

Waving hand in air saying "me too, me too". Except I'm not pregnant. I have a needy attention seeking preschooler though.

LenMont

I agree with the other poster.  DS was the exact same way right around 2 and we were constantly going on adventures to keep him occupied. Just keep pulling him off stuff and be consistent. He'll get it!! Now, at 2.5, he actually listens and stops when I tell him to AND he can sit and play with toys.

 

sunandsand

LenMont:

I agree with the other poster.  DS was the exact same way right around 2 and we were constantly going on adventures to keep him occupied. Just keep pulling him off stuff and be consistent. He'll get it!! Now, at 2.5, he actually listens and stops when I tell him to AND he can sit and play with toys.

 

SO looking forward to this. His birthday is in 2 weeks, maybe if I pull out a new toy every day after his party, he may sit and play a few minutes

shiloh17

Stay calm....deep breathe....R-E-L-A-X!  I have 3 boys, and my older 2 did the same things at his age. My youngest is only 13mos., so is well on his way into the "curious--aka--pain in the butt" stage. Its all part of them exploring and learning. I know it is exhausting, especially when you are pregnant, but just try and let him run and burn off his energy while the weather is still nice. I would get them outside in the yard as early as possible in the morning to run around. That way, they would be nice and tired for their nap. Once they went up for naps, I could get things done. I did the same in the afternoon, or found things for them to do inside. Boys are climbers, loud, rough little creatures, just get used to that aspect and try not to get worked up. Try and enjoy that little kiddo, because they get big so fast, and trust me, you will miss this time! Good luck. 

joy143dh

That's around the age that we got DS a slide (the 5 ft-er), tunnel tents, and big blocks.  I would set up obsticle courses in the playroom or in the hallway.  We also got big trucks that he could run around with - granted, he would also try to use those as steps.  Little blocks and sitting play toys were basically useless for about 6 months.

monkeyqueen

Yep, he's two.    Natalie just turned two, as well.    As much as I love my daughter, I don't really like the two year old stage:)  Hang in there!