Yes, everyone, I called my adorable little toddler an Ahole. Do you need proof?
Incident reports. Every school has them. Some schools have policies that "X" amount of reports will get you kicked out. We haven't gotten that far yet. Thank goodness. Who's going to take in the "incident report" child? I wouldn't! Those questionnaires they give you always ask, "Why are you changing childcare facilities?" What would my answer be? He got kicked out? Seriously? At 18 months?
So, Monday and Tuesday, OJ scored two for two on incident reports. In his defense, these are the first two we've gotten. Both reports are for scratching his friends. On their faces. The school seems to believe this behavior is "perfectly, developmentally normal" and that it's due in part to his transition to the older kid room. He's "asserting" himself, they say. Again, I say Ahole.
My baby is incredibly sweet during certain moments. He's also incredibly strong-willed and believes everything, EVERYTHING, has to be his way. And only his way. Yes, yes, you all say and nod along. All toddlers go through this at some point. WELL...let me tell you they DON'T.
TO, my now 5 year old, didn't. And WOW was I the naive mommy to think that the second child being raised in the same house with the same parents and coming into this world NOT as an only child (TO and OJ have an older 1/2 brother as most of you know) would behave in relatively the same fashion.
In addition to the incident reports, he's got a "new talent" as the ladies who care for him daily call it. He walks up to his "friends" at school and pushes them in the forehead with his palm - and tips them over. I am now dealing with the incident-reported, has-to-be-shadowed,
Oh. And TO? Still doing magnificently in kindergarten, doing first grade work. I just can't wait to brag about OJ in this manner....and pretend that these reports and tipping excursions are a distant memory.
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LOL. My middle son received a demerit the other day. The fun never ends...
Some reassurance (I hope) - OJ's teachers are great - they are handling his behavior great by informing you, but by also realizing it is normal toddler behavior (if not normal in your house).
Never fear...it is normal. And while TO may not have been an only child...it's still a bit different. ;) There was quite an age gap, there...and many birth order books I've read say that a gap of 4 or more years is like having another oldest child...but I'm no expert.
Anyway, OJ will be fine. His behavior IS on the normal curve...when my Helen behaves this way, I just remind myself that this too, shall pass. and you'll be bragging about OJ in no time!
Expect a lot more visits to the principal's office with OJ. LOL. But regardless of his mischievousness, he is lovable.
Hahaha... my mom said she didn't realize how good I was until my brother came along! :)
LOL awe I think it's cute!
My toddler is the "hugger and kisser". It's hilarious! But at the same time, he gets injured A LOT. Older boys don't like it when younger boys kiss them. ha ha
Oh no, a bully, and he's not even two - good luck! :)
My girl twin has been bullying her bro since before she was one. She's three now, and still does the same things, except he's starting to fight back. LOL.
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Yeah, I'm glad I have no kids. Thanks for this.
Though that toddler tipping game sounds like it'd be fun to watch. Can anyone join in on that?
(Kidding. Before all you mommy bloggers throw veggies at me.)
Sorry but I can't stop laughing at the cow/toddler tipping thing. FUNNY mental picture :)
He's going to be JUST fine...you know, like a politician or lawyer or something...
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LOL Toddler tipping! I love it...not really. Mine are guilt of it too. It gets better, hang in there mama!
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I must have been a bully as a little girl (I know I was a bossy, mother-hen of a kid, lol, I've heard the talk) because toddler tipping sounds totally awesome.
Ohhh am I getting a good chuckle out of this one.
Just know that it doesn't stop here but I will give your fuel for thought:
#1) your beloved child is 18 months. Last time I traveled with an 18 month old I swore that I would never do it again.
#2) Scorpios are not to be contended with. I never paid much attention to this stuff until I needed to better understand what happens when you put two Scorpios, two Virgos and me, a Taurus, together in the same house.
Toddler-tipping?! ha, ha! I know it's funnier when it's not your kid. I'll share a tale of two sisters...me and my sister grew up under the same roof (I'm older by 1 yr, 1 mo). I was the "good child" who never gave problems. I was an easy baby, did what I was told, took to school like a fish in water...all glowing reports from teachers. My sister, "the rebel," began asserting herself the minute she came out the womb. She was a demanding baby, got into all sorts of trouble...received lots of write-ups in pre-school. I just wanted to tell you that I always admired my sister's strong-will. She didn't take crap from no one whereas I was a people-pleaser and somewhat of a pushover...which is better? I can attest that the world is tough on "nice" people. I had to learn to stand up for myself and say no, but it came naturally for my sis. As adults, we've each taken on some of the others' traits...I'm more assertive and she's a bit sweeter. Keep loving on your little Ahole and he won't disappoint you.
Ok so I don't have kids but this post cracked me up. I am sure it's ok to call your toddler an Ahole if he is acting like one! LOL!
You've got a type A baby right there. He's gonna do big things Mom, just teach him the good big things. :)
Looks like is certainly asserting himself! If the child care givers know his temperment, they should be responsible for closer supervision to aid him in adjusting more smoothly. He's still a baby and learning how to deal with his frustrations. The adult caregivers that I'm sure you're paying good money to have some repsonsibility here too.
I'd try to make time and tell them you want to observe your son with the new group.
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I just got a brain freeze when I thought about Toddler Tippy... I mean, ooooh that would be sooooo much fun...
On one shoulder (The angel) tells me to do the right thing and stop thinking about it, whereas the other side (The devil) tells me its okay to laugh and daydream about it. Today, I'm gonna let the devil win.
Uh oh. Not looking forward to tantrum times as a parent! My little niece is 20 mos and she scratches all the time...no fun!
Your toddler is toddler-tipping? Unbelievable. Maybe OJ taught him that when you weren't looking?!
hahahhahahahahah "yes, everyone, I called my adorable little toddler an Ahole"
hands down best line of the WEEK. you sound just like my sisters, well of course you do, we are jayhawk sisters at heart!!
oh & don't worry, my sister went to pick up my 2 year old nephew Noah at preschool and she said he was sitting on a stool and two little girls were tying his shoes and he just grinned like a king! ha! Noah and OJ would have quite the fun together!
xo-
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