And this one is of the kids having to chase hula-hoops down the field. Apparently kids this young don't understand the concept of following/chasing a ball (hula hoop). Sidekick is the one with the really loud scream, but who cares! He loved it! (Of course I have zero space on my shitty phone despite the fact there is NOTHING on it anymore, so it cut off at the best part.)
While he looks cute and obedient in those videos, he sure has been pushing my buttons lately! Just this morning while driving him to school, he was whining and getting angry because I couldn't help him put this magnet together. When I finally lost my patience, I raised my voice, told him to stop, and asked him to apologize for his bad behavior, he immediately replied with, "*Sidekick* not sorry." WHAT???!!! Normally he apologizes on his own before I even have to tell him he did something wrong, but this time for whatever reason, he wasn't sorry. Wow! I had no idea how to even respond to that and was shocked that he even had a thought process like that. So, I continue on with trying to figure out how to deal with a toddler, and it seems to change daily!
I've been seeing a naughty streak too when it comes to wanting help or wanting to do things independently. It must just be a phase at this age....or at least it better be a phase!!
ReplyDeleteIt's probably not what you want to hear but that is a huge developmental milestone. Independent thinking and self-determination. Very healthy stuff. But not pleasant to be on the receiving end-- I know.
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