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Surely, you have heard of the `Terrible Two's`. Two year olds can be trying and taxing, but they can also be exciting and loads of fun! Rather than looking at your two year old as `terrible`, try to see him as `terrific`-even on trying days! Both you and your child have come along way in just two short years! Look at how much you have taught your little one. He sure has learned a lot! Over the next year, you are going to need patience, awareness, firmness, love, humor and wonder. Parents need patience to deal with the many mood swings of a two year old, awareness to ensure that his surroundings are safe, firmness to make sure your child listens and follows directions and humor to laugh at yourself and your child. Love should be never ending and you should show your child love daily.

Immunizations should all be caught up at this point, at least for a few years. Regular check-ups with the doctor are important to keep your child healthy. Your pediatrician can often find problems before they become serious through well visits. Keep your child's health record in a safe spot so that it is easily accessible for day-care and schools.

Thumb sucking is a common behavior of children through age six. Thumb sucking is one way that your child has to soothe himself and he finds security in his thumb. As long as you do not pressure your child to stop, he will probably stop by himself. Parents are often worried about dental problems from thumb sucking. You do not need to worry about dental problems until the permanent teeth erupt, around five or six years old.

If your child has not yet shown an interest in toilet training, he probably will very soon. Providing a child-sized potty on the floor will give your child a start and make it easier for them to get started. Remember that toilet training takes time, patience and praise. Do not scold or punish for accidents. They happen. The majority of children will stop dirtying before they stop wetting. It is not uncommon for children to be daytime toilet trained for a while before becoming nigh time toilet trained. Occasionally, it may seem that your trained child has regressed. This is common when changes take place in the child's life-a new baby, a family move, visits from family, etc. Do not start toilet training until your child shows signs that he is ready. The process will go smoother for everyone involved!

Interact with your child as much as possible. Take every opportunity that you can to teach your child about a variety of things. Be a teacher for child-you will be amazed how quickly children pick up on new skills. Read to your child often and talk about the images on each page. Most importantly, take time to have fun with your energetic two year old!

Developmental Milestones - 25 Months Old

Physical

• Looks at feet while walking
• Can walk backwards
• Wants to walk-not be carried or ride in stroller

Intellectual

• Likes schedules and routines
• Understands sentences, but can not use them yet
• Uses two-three word sentences
• Points to pictures in a book
• Can sing some of a song
• Can draw a circle
• Attention span is growing
• Can follow simple demands
• May ask to use the toilet

Emotional

• Does not share well with other children
• Likes adult attention
• May hit others

Age Appropriate Toys

• Ride on toys
• Bath toys
• Building materials
• Art supplies
• Sorting materials
• Games-matching, sorting, counting, etc..
• Dolls
• Cars
• Pretend play
• Interactive educational toys and games
• Barns and animals

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rls- I♥mythreebabies - 4.3 hours ago
I do spend about 3 hours a day kissing and snuggling his fat little cheeks!

lilmum2002 - 4.6 hours ago
Why on earth would Mohsen think it's okay to invite your friend to dinner with your wife on your one day out of hospital. Sometimes I swear men don't think. Rls he doe's sound like a little chunker, I wouldn't get anything done because I would just be smooshing his cheeks all day long!

rls- I♥mythreebabies - 4.9 hours ago
Sebastian's still a little porker, 15lbs 5oz now.

Englishmama(Rubes) - 5.8 hours ago
Lilmum that was like with lilia, we argued during and after sex for months coz me doing it at 4 weeks traumatised me so bad I didn't enjoy sex til she was 10 months old. I want it SO bad I just feel aprehensive, scared and unready! Mohsen is more understanding this time around so I don't think he'll argue if I ask him to stop. I know what you mean by unromantic. Our romantic dinner now has a 3rd wheel coz guess who invited his friend to dinner? Lol. Why are men so romantic in the beginning (i got whisked to tenerife for my 18th bday, and took to tunisia, and 5 weeks split tween malta and italy) then our first anniversary come and the next day romance died lol

Englishmama(Rubes) - 5.9 hours ago
Lol sure it's not an excuse to get out of relations? Haha I'm just not sure how to make sex fun now i'm wobbly and wider and my tits are out of bounds. Foreplay's the best bit without it it's just him enjoying it (i'm sure I'm ruined and devoid of sensation now lol) it's allot of change to experience in one go!

lilmum2002 - 5.9 hours ago
If your not ready don't do it Ruby it will just be miserable for all. I've tried that and it just ended in argument. I'm not looking to too much tonight haha to be honest he's making me cranky lol but I'll do it just because it's Valentine's Day. He won't even be home all day anyways haha. I think I get cranky because he does not have one romantic bone in his body lol, even if I say I don't want anything just be sweet and do something nice for me without it being promted and I'd be one happy lady.

rls- I♥mythreebabies - 6.5 hours ago
Lol - I'm 4 weeks and was thinking tonight might be the night, but not if T still has his bad headache (that has made him a grumpy git all day so far!).

Englishmama(Rubes) - 6.7 hours ago
He's got discharged but can't leave without paperwork. We're gonna get chinese takeout and i've decided to resume relations tonight. I did it when lilia was 4 weeks old and it traumatised me. Arun's 6 weeks now. I still don't feel ready but figure it has to be done at some point so why not tonight? I'm a bit nervous/scared really. Looking forward to my chinese tho!

Englishmama(Rubes) - 10.3 hours ago
He should be home today with any luck. I dunno what's worse -baby crying or justin fletcher being on the telly. I honestly don't know what's worse!

Englishmama(Rubes) - 10.4 hours ago
Do the states have something like offstead? I always look at offstead's website before registering lilia with preschool, nursery or primary school. The preschool I registered her is the best in the area. Really hoping she gets in.

rls- I♥mythreebabies - 10.9 hours ago
Rubes - how long is hubs expected to be in for?

rls- I♥mythreebabies - 14 hours ago
We don't have ours in daycare as hubby stays home with them, but friends who do seem go be happier with nursery over childminders. Seems to be an easier professional relationship, less likely to have a last minute panic if people are sick as nursery has enough staff to cover (although will be less willing to take a poorly child).

citymami - 15.4 hours ago
a personal trainer? lol great! I wanna know what this yoga is for toddlers... Anderson likes waybuloo from the UK. I have mt secret weapon of an old school evangelical Dominican mother, I may be telling her about her son's marijuana use soon... I think it might be time. He needs to be held accountable for his actions, if he kept his family closer they'd ask him what the hell he's playing at. My husband's brother is a major in the marines... complete opposite, I don't get it, I really don't. PS Mybaby there's a ton of nice marines guys in Virginia... is Virginia beach next to Virginia? I'm confused. Thanks for daycare info v useful. I think I'm leaning toward daycare than a childminder, because I can establish a more professional clear cut relationship and establish clear boundaries.. I also like the socialization aspect. I was a restaurant manager/ assistant sommelier in training so not sure how I will transition to daytime hours, I think sommelier will go out of the window because I'm not going to sell much wine managing a lunch shift.

mybabysuprise - 16.4 hours ago
there are also constant state inspections to make sure they follow the rules.i checked the state records for inspecrion results and then toured the care givers of those with the leaat violations. i took mason with me so i could see if it appeared the teachers would interact with him well a.dto see whether they appeared racist. i didnt want him ignored i. favor of another child. then i picked the school and make tons of unexpected visits to check on him. there are9 kids in his class with two teachers. his class is diaper only with ages18mo's-27 mos because the two yr old class is full.diaperaare changed every hour unless they need it more. they have art and music in the mornings on tue and thurs, gym and dance on monday and fri (a personl trainer for toddlers omes

mybabysuprise - 16.6 hours ago
on him than it is for you and city. also, i depend on his child support but work for myself (i guess you all figured out what i do now) so i have the freedom of maintaining my own home without any involvement from him. i just simply dont answer the door or phone when i am fed up with him and he cant do anything about it.lilmum, hope zac is better, i would be mad at david because it sounds like a new car may be cheaper. citi, there is no chancw i would take Mason to a noncertified school. with certifi ation, everone has background checks and strick state rules to follow. there is also constant

mybabysuprise - 16.8 hours ago
rubes, with hubby being unsuppprtive and Arun having problems, the exhaustion and detachment is expected. You ars now in survival mode. i have been like that for two years, i feel almost broken and unable to get back to me. im so over Mason's dad and his bs. he doesnt have a problem with maintaiming a job or with substances, but he has a big problem with showing me respect. i just dont really deal with him anymore, but we arent married so it's easier for me to turn my back

Englishmama(Rubes) - 21.5 hours ago
I totally sympathise city. I really do. You'll know when you've reached that point of enough is enough. Mohsen's been dry two weeks now, been to 4 AA meetings, takes a detox drug for alcoholics. He swears he's clean now. I told him if he slips up again, don't bother coming back - we will be over and i'd serve him papers without a second thought. He really seems motivated. But he always begins really motivated then something happens and he derails. I think they often need scares to jolt some sense into them. Even as adults we've rarely left the playground behind. He's been so lovely to be honest. Really affectionate, always saying the right things, bought me flowers and a card (which i'm not allowed to open til he's discharged). I hope it contains money lol wishful thinking much? :-P bottomline is, i'm feeling so emotionless right now, I WOULD leave if he drunk. I finally reached the point of it being more then words.

citymami - 22.6 hours ago
People that have used daycare before how was it? Mybaby how big is the class Mason is in, is it all two year olds whats the child to teacher ratio? How do they deal with diaper change/potty training? How long is Mason there for and whats the structure of the day?

citymami - 22.7 hours ago
Totally natural Rubes, I feel the same way about my husband all the time - it's no wonder, they're both selfish and abuse drugs (alcohol/weed in my husband's case) if I trusted him more I'd go out to work and show him how it's done, ie. getting up early, forward planning, no whinning....he has no sense of professionalism and I'm always having to give him pep talks about honour. Still deciding what to do about that, in a way I'd like to see him fired so I can go to work and I don't have to worry abut him retaining his job, because I know I'll handle my business. Honestly, if he wasn't Anderson's father he'd get the heave ho right away, as it happens he's going to be issued with an ultimatum soon that if he doesn't give up weed completely I'm off back to the UK. Only reason I didn't give it to him last night was because he was high, and cannot hold an adult conversation.

lilmum2002 - Monday, 13 Feb
I agree wholeheartedly with Rls, I think anyone in your situation would feel very much the same way. I am so flippin mad right now, this stupid truck is going to make me go insane! David has had to do 3 engine changes, buy like 2 different belts and then today he went to go to his friend's so that he'd be home tomorrow except they gave him the wrong size belt at the part store so he had to have a mechanic do work on it so another 150 bucks ugh it's beyond annoying! Considering we totally don't even have the money for this shit right now. And then when I say this truck is getting on my nerves David starts yelling at me because I said it pisssed me off..

Englishmama(Rubes) - Monday, 13 Feb
Thanks, rls! That's exactly how I feel. He got some home leave but has to be back by 6 pm. I felt instantly happier, coz i'm allowed an uninterupted shower and am going to the shops on my own. I'm looking forward! :-)

rls- I♥mythreebabies - Monday, 13 Feb
Rubes - it's not surprising, in effect he has abandoned you at your most vunerable and when you most need him to support you and your family. It's not on purpose but your still left to cope alone - giving to everyone and getting nothing back. you'll probably start to feel differently once he is home and some if the pressure is off you.

Englishmama(Rubes) - Monday, 13 Feb
Poor zac. Was it some kind of tummy bug? Mohsen might be getting home leave today coz me and kids been unable to get up to hospital. He said he'll buy me flowers coz they'd have doubled in price tomorrow lol I was suprised, coz he got me flowers a coupla months ago. Thought that meant he'd avoid romance for another 12 months :-P hmmm he must feel guilty for not being around! Can I be honest girls? I feel sometimes that i've fallen out of love with him. It's only been these last few weeks. I figure it's coz I feel completely abandoned when i'm currently at my most vulnerable so have switched off emotionally. I'm the same with everyone but my kids. I've emotionally detatched from everyone but my kids. I just don't know how to get my spark back. Sorry for my vent/essay I just really needed to offload!

lilmum2002 - Monday, 13 Feb
Oh so tired today poor zac was up last night for over hour with real bad tummy pains and then was up again at 4 with them. Poor kiddo, I kept him home today to get his rest and hope they don't come back.

Englishmama(Rubes) - Monday, 13 Feb
Lilia just said to me 'i'm not funny, mummy'. What was I supposed to say to that? Lol. All I could say was 'sometimes you are' haha I took Arun out in his sling and nearly broke my back. Only went downstairs to the offlicence to top up electricity lol was like a 5 min outting in all. I'm severely out of shape, I reckon. He's gotta weigh about 13lb now which in all honesty really isn't THAT heavy so why I couldn't carry him for long i'll never know! Lol

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