3 y/os!!!!

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nikkiARNGwife

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Why! Why oh why does he wake up in the morning first thing whining and crying and screaming!! He's been asleep for 12 hours..he should be happy and rested and in a good mood...instead he's standing next to my chair screaming and crying because he can't find his red crayon!! :cursing:

3 is turning out the be he worst age...he's always been such an agreeable happy baby/toddler. But he turned 3 and it's like a whole new ballgame. Lord give me strength!!
 
I'm right there with you. My DS (now 5) was a perfect 2 year old, but 3...OMGosh, what a nightmare. Now my daughter is almost 3 and it's already starting. I have now idea why people say 2 is terrible...3 is the worst.

So sorry you're going through it, but know you're not alone!
 
LOL, with us, 4 isn't any better than 3. I mean, we have our moments but apparently he is JUST the right age for my 12 year old to pick, pick, and pick some more. Which means, crying - fit throwing - and when he doesn't get his way ---- forget about it.

I'm ready for 5.
 
Awww, I'm so with you Nikki, I got thru the twos and thought what the heck was everyone talking about 'terrible twos' it was definitely 'terrible three's' for me (and I wasn't pregnant but did have a newborn). I hope it passes quickly for ya! Hugs!
 
I think we are sharing the same 3 year old Niki!!! My house is stable now but about 15 minutes ago I thought the top was going to blow. While I was getting Kaydan's breakfast together, the baby started screaming. I finally got Kaydan eating breakfast and watching Curious George (his morning routine) so I went to change the baby and feed him. While I was feeding the baby in my room, Curious George ended and Kaydan came screaming into my room that he wanted to "watch George again". I told him he had to wait a minute.. well he didn't like that answer and went into full on tantrum screaming. To make a long story short, I pulled up the DVR on my tv so he could watch George in my room while I finished nursing the baby. My nerves are shot and it's only 8:30. :blink:
 
And what's with my 3.5 year old waking up in the middle of the night EVERY NIGHT? I mean, I'm still getting up with my 20 month old and that's hard enough since I work full-time -- but I just can't deal with 2 kids in the middle of the night! And they both want ME - not DH!
 
LOL, I've actually heard a different saying for each year, starting with terrible twos, then something-er-other threes, fearsome fours...and so on, lol.
 
I thought three was bad....until mine turned 4.....

So the baby wakes this morning in a violent temper tantrum. So I'm rocking and soothing him and the 4 yr old is throwing a FIT because I'm not running to put on Diego. I get baby calm and eating some banana, 4 yr old comes over steals banana and smacks him on the arm. Baby starts crying again...then 4 yr old claims...it was an accident, and crys..."don't yell at me"

And I havent even had a cup of coffee yet.
 
Please, please, please do NOT tell me 4 is worse than 3. Because if that is true, I'm headed for the loony bin for sure.

When my son turned 3 in August, it was like some one flipped a switch. My sort of angelic 2 year old turned into the little devil overnight... I'm glad to hear that we all face the same issues from time to time. :)
 
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Please, please, please do NOT tell me 4 is worse than 3. Because if that is true, I'm headed for the loony bin for sure.
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Sorry, but it was for us! I also got through DS1's 2's with no major problems, thought "Terrible 2's weren't so bad. It's all uphill from here." Ha! Three was sooo much worse than 2, and 4 was even more frustrating. But DS is almost 5now, and it's like he's a different child. Of course he still has his moments (throws a fit about using the toilet and brushing his teeth EVERY morning), but lately he's been helpful, considerate, and relatively patient! :thumbup:

(Unfortunately, I've talked to a few parents of 6 year olds. Let's just say I'm going to appreciate 5 while I still can!)
 
Oh I know! It's so hard!!!! My boys have been the hardest at like 2.5. It's insane and soooo hard to deal with. :( I hope it gets better sweetie! {{hugs}}
 
NONE of my kids went through the terrible two's......it was at the age of 3 that it got bad!!!!! I am sorry and hope things settle down for you soon.
 
I really really really think that three is a hard age. They're big enough to know better, but not really. They're big enough to do stuff, but not really. they're still kind of in between.

Hang in there. *hugs*
 
Dh and I were just talking about this the other day because our 4 yr. old is having FITS lately and it is no fun!! She was also fine at 2 and then when she turned 3 she started getting too independent if you know what I mean!! She wanted to do everything by herself. Now at 4, she just has NO patience whatsoever!! She doesn't understand why she can't have what she wants right when she wants it!! It's good to know that maybe there's hope at age 5 :D
 
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I really really really think that three is a hard age. They're big enough to know better, but not really. They're big enough to do stuff, but not really. they're still kind of in between.
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I think this describes 3 perfectly :) This is really the first stage I've had to put any kind of discipline in place with Avery and he understands to an extent you know...but not totally, so it's a struggle b/c when I try to stand him in the corner or put him in time out he thinks it's a game so he starts giggling and then I'm getting no where in teaching him what he shouldnt' be doing kwim?
 
Oye... glad to know that my darling three year old isn't the only one. Add to that the attention-seeking issues that we expected to come with a brand-new two week old baby and it has been a less than pleasant few days. I wish us all luck and a perhaps a little chocolate to deal!
 
Aw, darn! With my girls turning 3 last month, I thought surely this year would be better! LOL.
One of the crazy tantrums we get here is that the girls have a few spongebob dvds the loooove to watch. Well, now that the Nick jr programming is back the their fave morning cartoons, they're watching dora and backyardigans again and they just can't handle the commercials! They have a fit! :D It's kinda funny, though to see them so upset over commercials!
 
My son is 3 and goodness he is SO whiney! I love him to pieces and hes an amazing sleeper but he is a total bear when he gets up. He does not want to be bothered by his brother and sister and he is very slow to get ready. Getting Lily off to the bus stop is insane. Actually hes going through this phase where he wont leave the house without his motorcycle helmet on LOL So most mornings he walks up with that on!
 
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