Ricky has been driving me crazy!!!! He is pure 2 year old boy running around and throwing things all over the place. Food, toys, the remote and phones are all fair game to throw. If he gets angry you better duck because you might get hit by random items flying through the air. Rick and I have tried all kinds of consequences and time outs to stop the behavior. Nothing we do seems to help and we feel as if this is another stage. So we continue on and work on a consistent reminder that the behavior is not acceptable.
Ricky responds to our attempts at discipline with a smile and a sparkle. He sits in time out or takes his consequence and then gives me that gorgeous smile. After all is done he comes to me and tells me "Sorry" in his sweet 2 year old voice. He finishes it with one of his priceless kisses.
Here is my dilemma: I try to hold true to that consistent parenting. I work hard to keep the straight face and stern look. When the truth is I melt every time he smiles at me. And when I get the sorry and the kiss, my heart is putty in his little hands. I will go on record now and say that I am wrapped around all 10 of those toddler fingers. Ricky has his Mommy's number and I love it!
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