tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861051.post1468384860806060306..comments2009-04-30T13:54:52.785-04:00Alinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08165375366148562407noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861051.post-79807962433852258032009-04-30T13:54:00.000-04:002009-04-30T13:54:00.000-04:00i totally get what you mean when you say, "a change of pace slowly creeping up on us the last couple of weeks." <br /><br />i feel like every few months i stand back and think, "oh, things are going so smoothly and great!" and then right about that time i start noticing changes and for about the next week or so my perceived peace and rhythm starts to get all wonky. <br /><br />right before asher became proficient at the use of the word "no" was one of those times and then that one little world disrupted the peace. <br /><br />i'll be praying that God would give you patience, consistency, and wisdom with how to deal with two year olds and the need for perspective!kate o.http://kateortiz.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861051.post-25505691042831136602009-04-30T10:00:00.000-04:002009-04-30T10:00:00.000-04:00how can i pass up that precious little girl angel in the car seat. had to think a moment of where the camera was, but i see now.<br />momAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861051.post-4603209286130385802009-04-30T09:47:00.000-04:002009-04-30T09:47:00.000-04:00She is slowing showing her independence.....which is a good thing in the long run. I'm sure she is showing it more over at your house than here. :).Love, Mama kAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861051.post-26760791120939476012009-04-29T22:48:00.000-04:002009-04-29T22:48:00.000-04:00oh, and as a good friend of mine says, "Grace is for mommies, too." (hug)diberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05697331348446805865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861051.post-44098291651173837062009-04-29T22:47:00.000-04:002009-04-29T22:47:00.000-04:00(hugs) Hang in there.<br />One of my favorite series of books is called _Your One Year Old_, _Your Two Year Old_, etc by Ilg and Ames. They're child development. VERY helpful. One of the points they make is that kids through phases of disequilibrium when they're growing and changing and equilibrium when they kind of hang out enjoying the plateau. Makes sense. And helps with a sense of perspective on a particularly difficult phase.diberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05697331348446805865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861051.post-16776072212020671572009-04-29T19:38:00.000-04:002009-04-29T19:38:00.000-04:00Just remember &quot;this too shall pass&quot;. Also some unsolicited advice? The secret to the &quot;twos&quot; is to get control of her will without breaking it. Just be consistent in discipline, follow through with what you say and Karis will come out on the other side of this as sweet as she went into it.I have a story to tell you about my son, Justin, and this very thing. Short version is I had to put him in time-out but he wouldn&#39;t stay ther...I paddle his bottom and put him back 15 times before he got the message that I meant for him to stay there. I knew if I let it go he would be a handful the rest of his life. He actually has turned out to be a pretty decent member of society at age 23.<br />Sorry this is so long, but it&#39;s an important time in Karis&#39; &amp; your relationship as well.<br />Love you guys.Rideout Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12312422136932749715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861051.post-53925952876878119112009-04-29T08:18:00.000-04:002009-04-29T08:18:00.000-04:00Find out if massage therapy will help your muscle, if that is what hurts, and get a 30 min. massage on me.<br />momAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861051.post-79149376000551737992009-04-29T08:16:00.000-04:002009-04-29T08:16:00.000-04:00I am completely resonating with your words today. Not the terrible twos thing, but the whole enjoying-what's-happening-in-the-meantime thing. Each day I preach it to myself over and over. And by the end of the day I often feel peace. Ah. But then I wake up the next morning... and I want those results again. Wish we could have a cuppa tea...Jochttp://web.me.com/tnbryantnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861051.post-28589874863851015322009-04-29T08:13:00.000-04:002009-04-29T08:13:00.000-04:00Sounds like you are frustrated.... are u checking that shoulder with Dr.? <br />Be flexible at this time with K.<br />Growth happens, and she has been good for all this time. you need 3 more, like me. stay low from crowded, public places.<br />momAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com