... for all the times I rolled my eyes and scoffed (yes, scoffed) while women talked about the terrible two's. I thought you were all ridiculous, and that the terrible two's was a made up condition for women who couldn't control their kids. Yes, I admit it. I was oober judgemental... but only because I was sure you were a lesser parent than myself. :)
Crew loves to help clean up. Although he is usually the one that made the mess in the first place.
I never have to fight him about taking a bath. He LOVES to bathe. I do, however, have to pay very close attention- or else I have major clean-up.
He loves his brother, and is constantly giving him all kinds of toys. Tyke's crib has to be closely monitored for safety. (and measuring cups, and blow dryers, and forks.)
I potty trained Crew very early. He was 18/19 months. At 21 months I discovered that while running errands, I could have him pee outside. SUPER convenient. At 26 months HE discovered that it really is super convenient to pee outside. Now he pees outside constantly. (this is a well documented fact.) There's no going back. (I'm working on it)
He is very interested in water displacement, and he loves to makes things (anything) splash. The apartment complex we were lived, had the handy man spend close to 3 hours trying to unclog the toilet... only to call rotor rooter to come take care of it. 6 hours later, a mini car and the toilet paper roll holder were pulled from the pipes.
Some of his favorite things include: My makeup (mostly- mascara, lipstick, and powder), the girls lip gloss, pens, markers (permanent of course) and the girls fingernail polish. On the plus side- he knows exactly where said items go.
Peeing... again.
He is very independent. If I'm not moving fast enough for him, he does it himself. He usually does a pretty good job... minus the inevitable mess.
Mascara's a huge favorite... and everyone should moisturize. Dale is surprisingly okay with his make-up wearing 2 year old boy. (maybe because between lipstick applications, he's wrestling both of his sisters to the ground and making them cry) Although he draws the line at me buying Crew his own set of make-up to destroy. What? It would be a lot cheaper.
He's really smart. When he snags an ipod or a cell phone or a Nintendo DS, he runs and hides. He's figured out how to unlock my cell phone. He loves it. So if he calls you, I'm sorry.
The pediatrician commented on how great his teeth looked, and commended me on helping him brush them. Yeah... i don't. He does it himself. He also cleans the mirrors- usually with toothpaste. (and MY toothbrush)
So, ladies. I'm sorry. Sorry I thought you were crappy parents. Sorry I thought you just had nasty kids. And sorry I rolled my eyes at you while your back was turned. So very, very, sorry. And to all the women now rolling their eyes at me? Wanna babysit?
10 comments:
haha I would totally babysit if i lived near you:) your kids crack me up!
so parker has the exact same outfit as crew (the one where he's in the silky shorts and yellow/orange shirt...peeing outside). I had to do a double take because I thought that was parker. Anyway....so fun. Don't you love the things boys come up with to entertain themselves? I just mopped up capri sun (squirted all over the house). Have fun! (oh, p.s., enjoy the playlist :)
That little man has some SERIOUS skills... :)
Love it. He is seriously so funny, although I'm not sure you see it that way all the time. I'm just glad you document it for the rest of us!
You made me laugh today. I have to admit I was judgemental when I had a sweet, calm, girl as a toddler. Then Braden came. Him and Crew are from the same mold. It provides me with endless entertainment and stories (and frustration). So, I guess I have learned the same lesson - no judging from me. :)
I think he is the cutest little boy! I have to say..Im really nervous to have a newborn with ryker around. Im sure I will find him giving the baby everything I tell him not to!
LOL! Crewser is such a funny kid. Look at it this way, you have built in constant entertainment! I have a funny feeling that kid is going to have a lot of peeing pictures in his wedding video:)
This post is so hilarious!! He is so cute how can you get mad at that face for anything :0) Love ya!
First of all, I wish I knew Crew better. He is hillarious. I hate to say it but I would take the 2's back any day! The 3's have been much more challenging. Good luck!
Yes, two is terrible but three is worse. Much worse. Not only do they get into EVERYTHING but they start throwing HUGE fits, spitting, more ignoring, higher climbing and even more wanting to do it himself. It's such fun having boys isn't it?
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