awful 2 year old

jessicahanshaw6912 · May 2015

Okay mommys my 2 year old boy has been completely awful to the point I just want to cry he is so mean to me he'll kick slap bite hide where he know I can't reach him I'm 39 weeks today he won't listen or anything and when my husband gets home he's a perfect angle. My husband thinks I'm over reacting but It's just awful I just want my little sweet boy back.

brookew86 · May 2015

It's not called the "terrible two's" for nothing. My DD is almost 6-years-old and a few days ago she acted out so bad it made me cry. Still, they are just kids and they are still learning. And his world is about to change - if it hasn't already begun. Our kids are harder on us moms because we are (typically) with them more than our DHs. Just take a deep breath, and remind yourself that this is just a phase all kids go through and it will eventually get better. Then discipline his butt until he realizes he can't act like that toward mommy and get away with it!

keitlin415 · May 2015

Sounds like he is really testing his boundaries with you! Be consistent in your behavior management, and redirect when possible. It is so hard at this point in pregnancy...you are doing your best and just need to get through it!

bean8213 · May 2015

I take serious issue with you calling your two year old awful. I think that is a pretty awful thing for a mother to say.

And I have a two-year-old as well.

LadyBlood · May 2015

Kids can be tough to handle (this is my first but I grew up with a lot of younger siblings) they like to test boundaries already and then you add the changes that are coming and it makes sense that your 2 year old is being obnoxious. Add on that being super pregnant you're probably lacking patience which makes it even less tolerable.

@bean8213, sometimes kids are just awful! It's not like she is telling her 2 year old how awful they are. It's a vent and she could've chosen a far harsher word.

jessicahanshaw6912 · May 2015

That's guys makes me feel a little better! @beean8213 I really don't think saying my two year old is awful makes me a awful mother. I would never tell my son he was awful or anything like that but it's true they can be just plan awful.

bean8213 · May 2015

I didn't say you were an awful mother, I said it was an awful thing to say - and I still think that. Yes, two year olds can be a pain, but awful is not a word I would ever feel comfortable using to describe my daughter.

jessicahanshaw6912 · May 2015

I'm using awful to describe his behaviour lately not my child I'm general

jessicahanshaw6912 · May 2015

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TheEA · May 2015

I agree that 2-year-olds can be awful! I have a 21 month old who decided to start his terrible twos a couple of months ago. I know being super pregnant and uncomfortable makes his behavior so much more difficult to handle!! Hang in there, op! Cherish his sweet moments!!

vic8504 · May 2015

I am right there with you. My daughter is 2.5 and my mom always says how she was a perfect angel all day then DH and I come home from work and all she does is throw temper tantrums and scream and cry.... It is the worst thing ever and is truly testing at this point in the pregnancy as I have very little tolerance for that behavior. Most of the time it starts because she will be trying to say pull the head off one of her barbie dolls and I tell her to please stop or mommy will put it away. Then all heck breaks loose for the next 30mins.

Shpgrl2020 · May 2015

Thank you for your post, @jessicahanshaw6912
My 2 year old son has just hit the "terrible twos" as well recently and it is so hard to deal with at this point!! Beyond frustrated with his kicking, hitting and throwing of toys...also, I'm worried about this behavior being directed at his baby brother once he's born. We've been giving him time outs and redirecting without much effect. Anyway, it's a relief to hear I'm not the only mama dealing with this and that this phase will eventually pass!

caseygillespie · May 2015

My three year old can be more than awful. He can be downright rotten, but I couldn't love him any more. It's so hard dealing with bad behavior when we are as tired and emotional as we all are. The only thing that helps me lately is to stop myself when he is acting up and ask myself if his behavior is going to hurt him or anyone else. If not, I let it go. I don't have the energy to deal with the "I told you to pick that up" or "keep your voice down" at this point. We could go rounds all day, every day. Unless he is physically hurting himself or anyone else, I turn a blind eye. I'll deal with the mess later (when I can actually bend again lol).

brookew86 · May 2015

My kid will be six, and she has been more than awful. I don't feel bad at all for saying that, either. Just like if I actually tell her she's being awful/rotten/whatever to her face (I know, gasp! Haha!), she actually listens to what I'm saying and typically apologizes because she knows if she keeps acting out she'll be disciplined for it. Her attitude tends to change when I'm honest with her. Naturally, though, that wouldn't work on a two-year-old. I talk to my kid like I would anyone else - I let her be a kid, but I also expect her to be respectful and give her the opportunity to change her attitude by telling her how I view her attitude.

manacita · May 2015

Oooooo, I have a lot stronger words than awful for my almost 3 year old right now. Today was not pretty. I'm a waste of space when it comes to being a good and fun mom because I'm so awkward and round and in pain all the time. GiGi just flew in yesterday to stay for a month and help me out, and hubby decided to take today off for fun. Ds took this opportunity to try to test every boundary ever established, AND to add angry hitting and kicking me to his list of options for when he doesn't get his way. It got uuuuuugly this evening. I had to take a time out or two myself.

Since ds is oldest and I also have a 16 month old dd, I actually know that almost all of this will improve once baby gets here. He is frustrated because I can't do anything and I lose my temper and am grumpy more than I should be for those same reasons. I promise you life gets easier as soon as you're not pregnant. Yes a toddler and a newborn is hard, but it is so much easier than a toddler and the AWFUL third trimester.

mizzceo89 · May 2015

I also have a two year old and 4 year old..right now your two year knows there is another baby arriving soon.. They know they will not be the baby anymore. Be patient and give him lots of love..it will be over soon

MommaAlyx · May 2015

I have a 3 year old, and believe me, he can be AWFUL at times. Terrible twos? Try terrifying threes! Be consistent, be patient (easier said than done sometimes, I know) and get DH to be on your side as much as possible. It'll pass... I think little kids are more intuitive to change than adults are. I'm sure your LO realizes that SOMETHING is about to change, but isn't sure what that change is or how to handle it. Roll with it, because I'm sure it'll take awhile for your first to adjust once baby arrices too... I'm prepared for even worse behavior from my first once my baby (finally) arrives

Doora · May 2015

Could it be that's his behaviour changed because of the fact he won't be the only kid at the house anymore? I'm not a psychologist but I know that exists;)

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