I think Parker might be starting into the terrible twos. Lately getting him into the car seat is literally a fate worse than death. It turns into a battle of wits and strength. Once he realizes he has to get in the car he either climbs into the front seat forcing me to drag him back or he clenches to the safety loop holders (what are those things called?) on the ceiling of the car in the back. Once I pry open his death grip, he retaliates by tightening his entire body so that I cannot put him in the seat. Imagine all of this while he is screaming bloody murder and kicking. My only reassurance is that I am still stronger than him and can muscle him in there, although I wont say its easy. In addition he has taken to beating on his sister.
Oh dear...my sweet, darling little munchkin-man is starting to test the waters of authority. Here we go...I am officially being forced to learn to parent a boy...ah!
This is a call for all of you experienced mothers of boys out there...any tips?
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i'm sorry, i have no advice. however, i love your description of putting parker in the seat. i can just see it again. (as he did when we were leaving Universal) but he is still so dang cute when he does it...
stick to your guns! The moment you crack it all goes down the drain. Its awful. I love looking at peoples faces as they look at me like "what, is she abusing that child??" -as I have to push their hips into the seat. (the hardest part is not completely losing my Temper! -may you have an endless amount of patience!
I don't know what to tell you. I mean, I have a boy, too... but I think every kid is different and it totally depends on your family dynamic. All I can say is good luck! And I'm bring your sippy cup to church. *B
Tyler has to get in the car seat by himself. That is the only way we get thru it. Occasionally if we are late for an appt. I will put him in and it is a total fight. I find that it is worth the extra minute or two to let him climb in the car by himself and get himself into the car seat. Then he will let me buckle him in (with his help of course). You could always try to make it a big deal for Parker to do it by himself like a big boy or something??? See if that works? The twos are hard. They just seem to want to be so independant, and yet they are so unpredictable. Good luck. I can't believe how big your kids are!
Thanks guys! If anyone else has some ideas....let me know.
dude. muscle wins. And be mean and muscleing without getting mad. i got way too mad when luke did that stuff. be tough, but with d could still muscle her in without it affecting my mood. does that make sense?
i thought it was boys, but my girls are the same. i think we only make one kind of kid. :)
I whole heartedly agree with Beth. Leah is the same way. If I don't let her do it, she throws a HUGE fit. And really it doesn't take up that much more time to let her crawl in by herself. And that way....life is good! Hope it works for you.
Welcome to my world. Just wait if it gets really bad you'll be talking to Rod. Sorry Sheri we were all waiting for you to experience the sweet bliss of parenting a boy!
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