They say that when kids hit the age of 2's or 3's these lovable kids start to become monsters. The terrible 2's or 3's as they call it. The past couple of months I have been given the chance to spend more time with my little boy and see his milestones along the way.
There are some days that yes, I do agree, that he is like a monster. But, still lovable. When he doesn't do what I tell him to do. When he shows a bit of stubbornness. When he is cranky. When he is being a kid. But I think, there are more days when I feel he is not a monster at all.
We think that when toodlers start to act up they misbehave. But if you are to think and look at it closely when do they actually do that, they are just acting like kids. It's just that we think they misbehave because they are not acting the way we want them to. They say that it's the adult that should adjust and understand where the toddlers are coming from. Pretend that you are also coming from the same world as these toddlers. But it seems that the trend now is the exact opposite. It seems that these toddlers are the ones trying their very best to penetrate the crazy and complicated world of the adults.
Looking back at those instances where I wanted to just shut the door or disappear instantly when my little boy starts to act like a two-year old boy, I can't help but smile and realize that I should have done better.
Well, it's not yet too late. I am thankful that now, I get to understand my two-year old better, enjoy him when he plays play pretend -- a parent, a cook, a Wiggles character, a singer, a musician, name it,and not getting tired trying to convince me to join him in his pretend game -- when he tries to put out all his toys and forgets to pack away, when he cries because he is frustrated, when he is impatient and when he is just being himself -- a kid.
