The terrible 2s have started at 18 months - sigh

SigmundsGirl

Evan was doing great (and still is for the most part), but he has started dropping his food on the floor again, touching things he has already learned not to touch, and looks at us and smiles before doing somthing he knows he shouldn't. Tantrums are starting as are meltdowns and tears for no reason.

I think we had the perfect storm when he transitioned to the new class at daycare(and then he was out sick for 2 days last week). There were a lot of little changes (1 nap instead of 2, sitting at real chairs for meals and snacks instead of booster seats with lap belts to keep him seated, walking with the class from room to room instead of riding in the buggy) that added up to his world changing and him testing every boundary we set.

I feel like a failure for getting so upset that I can't fix things. I know kids aren't perfect and that I just need to be patient and consistent, but 5 days with a cranky toddler who is off his schdule is driving me to drink. I feel guilty knowing I would never cut it as a stay at home mom even though I love my child.