Vera is nearing the end of the tyrannosaurus twos, a.k.a. terrible twos.
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There might be two questions running through your mind right now.
Why the T-rex? Well, Vera’s behavior over the past year or so resembled this prehistoric creature’s. The tantrums, the mood swings, and the permanent PMS. Like the T-rex, she was trouble on two legs.
So, why ‘the end’? Well, she’s been an absolute darling for the past month or so. She’s been helpful - ever eager to fetch her little brother’s diaper and clothes. She’s been generous - sharing her sweets and snacks with others like a little santa. She’s …*gasp* growing up!
I’m not saying zero tantrums or zilch difficult behavior - but it’s a far cry from whence we came. From the days of shrieking and yelling and banging and wailing. From the days when two letters ‘N’ and ‘O’ would lead to a meltdown. From the days when we needed our daily cane (a spatula).
Today, she is …
Little Miss Helpful
Little Miss Cheeky
Little Miss Drama Queen
Yes that is a crown made out of a Barney float. Long live Queen Barney.
Little Miss Teacher
Maybe this is why she adores her baby brother. He’s the only one who will hang around long enough to listen to her telling stories.
It could be that she’s learnt to negotiate for what she wants, and learnt to accept our reasoning as to why she can’t have everything she asks for. It could be that she’s better at delaying gratification at this age and stage. It could be that we have also been more obliging and more giving to her (rubbed off by her pleasantness).
Or it could just be God shining his face upon our little family.
No matter what brought about the demise of the T-rex, I’m one thankful mummy. (And I must say there’s no better feeling than seeing her so protective and loving towards her brother, and witnessing their sibling love take root.)
Baby…you’ve come a long way.
Linking up with Kiddothings!
behaviours have seriously mellowed in this house too. all kinds of goodwill towards one another and sharing joy.
You don’t think that guy in the red suit has something to do with it? because when he leaves and 2012 arrives….I don’t want it to be the dawn of the new dinosaurs - again, either! LOL
She is adorable though.
Lol thanks Leslie. Let’s hope the sweetness and mellowness stay that way. Fingers and toes crossed! :p
Hurray for Vera! SHe is so stinkin cute too!
Thanks Stasha!
*Clap clap clap* Congrats to the lil missy on her milestone…
Ai @ Sakura Haruka
Sweet! I’m glad that the T-Rex 2s has ended in your household - well, at least for Vera that is, you still have one who isn’t 2 yet right?
Enjoy the moment!
Oh yes, I kinda conveniently forgot abt that. Oh well. :p
Yay! Enjoy this phase while it lasts. I’ll keep my fingers and toes (and kidneys) crossed for you! =)
Thanks Janie! I never knew we could cross our kidneys! You mean like swap them or something? ;p
Aw, this is so sweet. As Janie said, I hope this lasts for you too!
This gives me a glimmer of hope with my tantrum throwing two year old terror at home. Great to hear, great to hear.
It’s like what they always say, once you think you figure out your child, they grow up and move on into other milestones. So I’ll keep my fingers and toes crossed for you that Vera gets more matured and be a good example for Javier.
Thanks for crossing your fingers and toes for us!
That’s great! I sure hope it sticks. What a cutie!
Thanks Sue! I hope so too.
I like her as little miss drama queen. Hee hee.
I’m not looking forward to the terribe two’s! I’m glad you are on your way out of them…at least she’s cute right?
That’s great news! So nice to see that your t-rex is being replaced by a helpful little girl. She is such a cutie! I love the float hat.
Vic and you came a long way too.