Attitude of a 3 Year Old!

Why are the 2's commonly referred to as "the terrible 2's"? They are not, in fact, terrible. You don't know what terrible is, until you have a three year old. A lot of moms told me that, at least with boys, three is way worse. I believe it now! They have also told me to hang in there; things get better. I sure hope so!

What is it about 3 that brings out the attitude? Is it needing to express individuality? Or perhaps a desire to be more independent? I know it isn't the fact that you have more words to express your feelings, because Quin has been able to clearly express his feelings since he was 2. Besides, I don't get words anymore; I am lucky if I get anything beyond whining and tears. What am I to do!!??

When he acts like this, it really makes me not want to sign us up for fun classes. Today, we had a pottery class. Sounds like fun, right? Lets just say it wasn't the best day we have had together. I may have set us up for failure, considering that the class started at 2:45 (nap time usually starts at 2:00), but I really thought that he could handle it since he is usually so flexible! This is a five week class, so things should be interesting for a while!

I guess for now I just need to enjoy the glimpses of my sweet little boy that I get daily and embrace this new stage for what it is. It is still amazing to see him becoming a little boy and growing up. Even when he is in a bad mood, I wouldn't trade him for the world!

Bubble Wrap

Quin likes it when we get a large photo order that includes sheets and sheets of bubble wrap. Every time we get an order like that, he is entertained for at least ten minutes (which is hours in normal human time).

Too bad todays fun bubble playtime had to be cut short by a trip to timeout!

Playtime!

Quin loves anything and everything that involves playing and being crazy, especially if there are cars involved! Today we went out to the Windsor Rec, which we haven't visited for a while. As always, Quin's primary obsession was with a Little Tykes car.

This is one toy that we never got. Maybe we should still get one considering his love for them!

He was so cute with it, driving up to me and then telling me that he would be right back... He needed to go get gas!

He does tend to get a little posessive with the cars. It is a good thing there are a bunch of them! He likes them so much that he will even settle for pushing other kids around when there isn't one available for him to drive!

Pumpkin Patch

Today we visited a pumpkin patch for our preschool field trip and Quin had a great time. He got to pick a bunch of gourds to take home, as well as a pumpkin. At first, he was content filling his bag with dirt, but then he figured out that the gourds were much more fun to collect; for obvious reasons I was happy with the switch. He loved running through the pumpkin fields, intent on finding as many gourds as he could. His favorite find was a tiny little pumpkin that now resides in his room.

Flu Shot

Today Quin and I got the flu shot, which really wasn't bad, and Quin did great. He cried a little after getting it and was adamant after seeing me get it that he did not want a flu shot. I found this particularly funny because yesterday Quin was in tears leaving Safeway because he was not old enough to get the flu shot, except from a doctor. Poor kid didn't know what he wanted!

I know that the flu shot can make you sore and a bit out of sorts, but it doesn't usually make you wild and crazy. Those crazy side effects only happen to my kid! All afternoon after the shot, Quin ran around like a crazy man, making Talisker crazy too! Until nap time, I had my hands full!