After successfully keeping all of Erin's eczema and other skin problems at bay, we were then faced with her mood swings. Yes, she was no exception when it came to the terrible 2's, but it seems to have waned as we draw near her third birthday, which is just 2 months away from now.
I had a squiz over at BabyCenter once again, and this little paragraph was certainly an eye-opener.
Everyone talks about the twos being terrible, but they fail to see how much two-year-olds love helping around the house! They want to be part of the world around them and they love and admire you. Your little one may want to help you set the table, fold the laundry or pick up toys - and now is your chance to get some eager help while encouraging good habits. Don't forget to reward her with big appreciative hugs and kisses.
We have focused so much on the terrible ones, that we have almost failed to recognise the other things as well. And yes, I would have to agree that the little girl sure loves helping out in the house, that is, if she is in the mood for it. If she really is, she helps pack away all her toys come night time before we head off to take a bath and sleep. She also helps me out with hanging and getting the laundry. And she has become this very conversant little toddler, trying her darndest to speak to us in sentences if possible! So yeah, even the 2-year-old phase can be quite tough, the positives definitely outweigh and make up for all the negatives.
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