The Terrible 2’s are over
June 26th, 2006
Last night, I put a 2-year-old Daniel to bed for the last time. Today he turned 3.
I think the whole “Terrible 2’s” thing is a misnomer — at least it was for us. Daniel has been a delight (most of the time, at least) the past year, and “terrible” is not even close to an accurate description. We’ve been watching some home videos the past couple of days, and it’s amazing to see how much he has learned in a year’s time.
Happy birthday, buddy.
Congrats, Daniel (and Tim & Sarah).
I’ve long said that “Terrible 2’s” was drivel concocted by some moron who hadn’t yet parented 3 year olds. …or 4 year olds, or 5 year olds, etc, etc, etc. I have every belief that others on this site can confirm it goes well beyond even my experiences.
Each age brings new challenges and successes. Being a father is the best thing I never knew I wanted.
Happy Birthday Daniel!!
Those of us who are acquainted with your dad through this blog have, through pictures, watch you grow to this point. Your mommy & daddy love you very much, and you are a delight to their hearts.
Tim, he’s adorable. I know that you and Sarah treasure him.
Ditto what Jason says. Two’s three’s four’s and every age has it’s own challenges and rewards. We have these children for such a short time, we should enjoy them at the age that the are. That being said, there are times that I have looked forward to their gaining a certain level of independence. It’s tiring to always have to tie shoes, unbutton and button pants, fix drinks etc etc.
Congratulations on reaching the three’s. “This too shall pass.”
the terrible 2’s was an apt description for my son Luke. It wasn’t always the case; it just seemed like the times of bad behaviors were taken to another level during that year. He’s going to be 4 and is so much better now.
Next up my daughter–turns 2 in Sept.
What a wonderful photo! Cute, cute, cute!!!
Happy Birthday Daniel!
I have a two year old, an eight year old and I have raised one from the age of 12 through 21. As far as behavior and discipline are concerned the twos are definitely the best! Of course I love all of them, but the teenage yrs are very challenging. Every stage of your child’s growth gives you something wonderful to look forward to. As they get older you can have more meaningful talks and do different things together that they could not do as a younger child. The “terrible” twos are great.
Tim,
Does your son now have a goatee like you?
Terrible Twos…tornadic threes…ferocious fours…flatulant fives. That’s my boy, and I’ll take it all. We are truly blessed to have healthy boys (and if Daniel is like Jacob…and based on that picture, he is…he’s ALL boy!).
Happy Birthday, Daniel.