We've all heard rumors, stories, and nightmares of the terrible two's. Brycen is a pretty well behaved little boy but I think "it's hit." He's had a good streak of not needing any time-outs, but that has changed in the last few days. It's almost an every day occurance anymore. Burke explains it that he is showing his independence. Jean says it's testosterone and the terrible two's. I think he's just testing us every day, and it's only the beginning.
On Brycen's first birthday, he rarely said he was 1 year old... he was always 2. Now that he is officially two, he often will tell us and others that he is 3 years old. (Sometimes even argue his case.) We really don't want time to go that fast, he's so fun to play with and it's always interesting to hear what new word or phrase that comes out of his mouth.
It all started just after his birthday with problems sharing. It then as turned into Brycen beign extremely convicted in the decisions he makes and the ideas that he has. He tries to test us by doing something even after we've told him not to. He loves his Daddy very much, but has even been a little agressive towards Burke lately. It also seems that life can be very frustrating sometimes now as he tries to do more himelf but just can't yet.
Jean has been trying to reinforce the good behaviors and praise him when he's being a good boy more than pointing out the times when he's acting out and being naughty. He often tests my patience, especially when potty training, and I have to remind myself about how young he is yet. It just takes time, praise for good behaviors, consistant parenting, and good adult examples to put him on the right track.
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