terrible two's I suppose....

@emma412 (1156)
United States
June 7, 2008 2:00pm CST
My child is wearing on my last nerve. She has learned how to climb up onto the counters and I have tried everything to get her to stop. She knows she's not supposed to. She gets up onto a barstool and points at the counter and says "No." And 10 seconds later she is up on the counter. It's just short of noon and I think I have pulled her off of it and told her no at least a dozen times. It's not just the counter, it's everything. She is testing her limits so much and will do everything she is not supposed to. She refuses to listen to me. I am so frustrated I think I might crack. I know a lot of it has to do with doing this everyday all day long. I am going to start getting a sitter for a few hours a week to go out and be alone. Me time! Any suggestions out there? Anybody else completely frustrated right now?
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@piasabird (1737)
• United States
7 Jun 08
Duct tape works wonders. I don't have any two year olds at the moment. But just remember that YOU are the adult and YOU'RE the one who's in charge.
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@emma412 (1156)
• United States
7 Jun 08
Great suggestion! Some days I stick her in her crib when I need a break but she's learned how to crawl out. I'll have to get those knobs for the door so she can't get out.
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
8 Jun 08
I don't think I could raise a little one again. My daughter is 16 now. I just do not have the patience for it. They like to push you to the limit and push your buttons. I got so frustrated also. My daughter would always start when I tried to find some time for myself and get something done, accomplished or talk to another adult or something like that. It is like they want all of your time. I think you need some time for yourself also. I get so frustrated when a child won't listen too.
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