The Third Year……Updates Needed

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My three year old son has always been sweet, friendly, caring, and an overall good kid. He would listen the first (or second) time I would ask him something, plus he was usually very polite even when my husband or I were not around. His daycare teachers would always praise him (and us) for being the most polite child in her care. We definitely gave ourselves a pat on the back for our little guy, we were clearly doing something right. three year old

All of my friends would always say that everything changes when kids turn 3; they won’t listen, they aren’t the same kid that they were at age 2. I couldn’t imagine my sweet little guy changing so drastically that I would want to pull my hair out by 5pm most days. 

Boy, was I wrong!

My son turned 3 on October 12th. Apparently there was a grace period for a couple weeks because nothing seemed to change in his behavior or demeanor. Once he was comfortable in his new 3 year old status, clearly he let us know it! Where has my child gone!

After the grace period ended there have been daily tantrums over things I can’t even fathom. His little sister was playing with one of HER toys, which he clearly didn’t like so it was snatched from her hands….tantrum ensued. Another day I asked him the simplest of questions, “Would you like a hot dog or peanut butter and jelly for lunch?” Clearly an easy question because my man loves both of these things, but this quickly led to another meltdown because of course, he wanted neither of those things. What is wrong with you dude? Who wouldn’t want peanut butter and jelly! It is simple scenarios like these that either end in a meltdown, tantrum or me getting frustrated!

img_1119I hate to say but this new 3rd generation model of my child simply isn’t living up to the previous models. He is defiant, rude, doesn’t listen and is sometimes just down right obnoxious! When I ask him not to do something, he does it just to see my reaction (ugh this one drives me crazy!). I also now sound like a broken record having to repeat myself 3 or 4 times, unfortunately getting louder each time. It’s not until I reach a certain decibel level that he actually acknowledges my existence let alone answers my question. What is the deal with that?

Don’t get me wrong, I love my son unconditionally and there are many positive and awesome things that he does that make up for these 3rd year upgrades. I wish I had listened to my friends about my son turning 3 because clearly, I was in for a rude awakening. If possible, I would like to modify my 3rd year upgrade and make  improvements for future use. 

Please tell me I’m not the only one who goes crazy on a daily basis with some of these crazy 3 year old behaviors!

What crazy things have changed in your child as they have gotten older?

Here are some other helpful articles to help you through the tough phase of a three year old:

Three year olds? They’re tough cookies.

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Troublesome Threes

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