I do believe that we are officially entering a new chapter in Carly’s life. What chapter you ask? Well, let’s see…how should I describe it…oh, I know, how about The Assertive, Opinionated, Independent, Sassy, Strong-Willed, I Want It My Way ALL.THE.TIME Toddler Chapter. I think that we’ll call it Chapter 3.I seem to remember this happening with Macy…and Ashton for that matter…and Erin and I talking about not knowing what in the world to do with the 3 year old attitude. And, it’s rearing it’s ugly head in the Leonard house yet again. Carly has always made her opinion known, but in the last few days, she has been particularly – shall we say – vocal about it. Very vocal. Loudly. Repeatedly. I’m not sure that I can even count the number of times that Bill and I have heard the word “no” or some sort of sassy talk in the last 2 days. What I can count is the number of times that this little chick has been to the corner in the last day and a half…THREE. Kinda fitting…since this is Chapter 3 and all.
At times I am finding it difficult not to laugh at her when she’s in the throws of “telling us how she feels.” BUT…I do know that this will pass. And that it’s part of her finding her place in the world…finding her voice…finding her self. It’s all about learning and growing and it’s our job to help her find her way. So, I have a feeling that our Bixie will be spending a bit more time in the above pictured corner……
It’s hard to be 3 years old…in the middle of Chapter 3…spending 3 minutes in the corner each time.
Three.
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P.S. Do you see that little smirk on her face while she's standing in the corner? Little toot. Oh, and I failed to mention this, but the reason she was in the corner this afternoon {for the second time today} was because she cut a hole in her shirt. With baby scissors. A hole. In her shirt. Nice. Those baby scissors barely cut paper...can't believe she managed to cut a hole in her shirt.
3 comments:
you know....with my daughter Reese I always told everyone that 3 is definitely worse than 2. we got to 2 with her and thought we breezed right through it. 3 not so much!
what is it about scissors!! reese cut 4 or 5 small holes in her nightgown last weekend! glad to see i am not alone.
oh my friend....i was giggling through the whole entire thing only because i know this girl and have seen and heard these times. i love that spunky little girl!
have fun and hang in there!
oh bud, i'm sorry but this is so entertaining to me! probably b/c i'm not there yet, and i'm sure boys will offer a whole new perspective to this little "chapter!" OOF.
the smirk makes me laugh!! b/c i so see it! and she cut a HOLE in her shirt!?! oh my. you might have a little rebel on your hands bud. ;)
love that little stinker!
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