Conrgats. It changes your life in many (wonderful) ways that you may never have anticipated. I've got two, and they are the most awesomest thing ever to happen in my life.
MidwestChomp;n133570 said:
Not to discourage, but wait until 3. No such thing as the terrible twos. Three is very difficult. I've been told she takes after her mother at this age.
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bradgator2;n135365 said:
We called that "the terrible twos", the "trying threes", and "the ****ing fours". With enough consistent discipline and stronger willpower than them... they turn out to be pretty fun at 5.
Yes, 3 was much worse than 2. Around 4-5 they started defining themselves, and from there things get much better.
Two thoughts:
1 - Getting a home run on your first at-bat is good, but sets a high bar for future efforts. Besides, in this sport, practice is where it's at.
2 - Do not EVER squat down at the changing table to see if you cleared away the diaper mess. Just use a wipe and see if it is clean. Not that I know from personal experience (twice), but squatting down for a look forces the child to have some pent up gas that explodes at the right moment to cover your face in baby poo. Not fun. Though, with the boy, you have the opportunity for a spray on the walls, the table, the parents, etc....so there is that. I'll say my boy never did that, so I guess I got off lucky.