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Terrible twos followed by traumatic threes!
Most people are aware of the terrible twos. Most parents learn that the twos were quite doable compared to the threes. With twins like we had, it was exponentially harder. The saving grace is that they can also be adorable at that age. Think of it like a developmentally appropriate Borderline Personality Disorder.
 
Most people are aware of the terrible twos. Most parents learn that the twos were quite doable compared to the threes. With twins like we had, it was exponentially harder. The saving grace is that they can also be adorable at that age. Think of it like a developmentally appropriate Borderline Personality Disorder.
Oh goodness. Reminds me of taking our twins Christmas shopping at the mall. Ill advised move. My wife had left them with me and I had wandered into lingerie looking for a gift. 🎁

It wasn’t but a minute, and I realized they were gone. I headed straight out of lingerie asking everyone I passed about the two “towheads”. Moved toward the escalator asking those headed up and someone said they saw them heading into the main mall. They were screwing around close to the Santa line… with my wife. Busted. Great lesson but somewhat emasculating.
 
For my kids the worst behavior was from 18 months until the time they could communicate in sentences.

They are completely irrational and can't even communicate why.

Case in point 2 year old wakes up from nap screaming bloody murder, completely incoherent. It goes on long enough that we think in might be an aneurysm. As I carry her to the car wife thinks to hand her a banana. One bite, I say one bite, and she's back to being an angel.

That banana saved us $$$ ER visit.
 
So I don’t know if anyone on here follows a comedian named Leann Morgan (husband Chuck Morgan). She attended UT and is pretty much a lifelong East Tennessean and absolutely hysterical.
She has a set about when their oldest son and his wife got pregnant they talked about “our baby” and she and Chuck Morgan talked about “our baby” and Chuck Morgan immediately went out and bought a baby seat for his pick up truck. The parents to be then added a new word “boundaries” which Leann and Chuck Morgan giggled at.
Six weeks in they got the call from the new parents. Can you watch the baby while we go out to dinner? Leann and Chuck Morgan just laugh and say “our baby”!
I did not do this justice but I think everyone gets this! She has a special on Netflix that is really popular.
 
Teaching your little one very basic sign language [for all the key things in toddler life, and it doesn't hav to be actual AmSL since its main purpose is temporary] is certainly helpful at staying on their good side, for that period of time where the ability to make language sounds hasn't yet caught up with the innate capacity for language that all of us possess even at a young age. Some kids are able to sign from as early as 6 months, that's how hard-wired we ar for language.

Being able to communicate on the key things in life makes for a happy child.
 
Teaching your little one very basic sign language [for all the key things in toddler life, and it doesn't hav to be actual AmSL since its main purpose is temporary] is certainly helpful at staying on their good side, for that period of time where the ability to make language sounds hasn't yet caught up with the innate capacity for language that all of us possess even at a young age. Some kids are able to sign from as early as 6 months, that's how hard-wired we ar for language.

Being able to communicate on the key things in life makes for a happy child.
Just saw a little one, 12-14 mo’s, at a family Christmas party, do some basic sign language. Had no idea that was a thing! Amazing!!
 
So I don’t know if anyone on here follows a comedian named Leann Morgan (husband Chuck Morgan). She attended UT and is pretty much a lifelong East Tennessean and absolutely hysterical.
She has a set about when their oldest son and his wife got pregnant they talked about “our baby” and she and Chuck Morgan talked about “our baby” and Chuck Morgan immediately went out and bought a baby seat for his pick up truck. The parents to be then added a new word “boundaries” which Leann and Chuck Morgan giggled at.
Six weeks in they got the call from the new parents. Can you watch the baby while we go out to dinner? Leann and Chuck Morgan just laugh and say “our baby”!
I did not do this justice but I think everyone gets this! She has a special on Netflix that is really popular.
My sister turned me onto Leann Morgan when I was in East Tennessee last summer. Absolutely a gem!
 
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My sister turned me onto Leann Morgan when I was in East Tennessee last summer. Absolutely a gem!
I love her! When Chuck Morgan threatens “to get a girlfriend” and she says “Great! Get a stout one and make sure she knows how to mow the lawn! I could use some help around here!” I laughed until I cried! I’m the age where a lot of my friends would sign off on that deal!
 
Many congratulations to the Caldwell's. We have had quite a few newborn babies and baptisms among our young households lately, many of them first babies. Such a blessing.

The primary focus for the fans should be for the Caldwells to take the necessary time to rest and recuperate and to adjust to their new adjustments and responsibilities. Her staff performed admirably during Kim's absence at Texas and nearly pulled off the upset. That speaks well to Kim's leadership and preparation for these circumstances and for the people she chose. And for "the system," which includes in-game, on-court responses to changing game situations.

Kim should return to full-time duties only when Kim is ready, and fans should support her taking care of her family first. She'll be back as soon as possible.
 
Many congratulations to the Caldwell's. We have had quite a few newborn babies and baptisms among our young households lately, many of them first babies. Such a blessing.

The primary focus for the fans should be for the Caldwells to take the necessary time to rest and recuperate and to adjust to their new adjustments and responsibilities. Her staff performed admirably during Kim's absence at Texas and nearly pulled off the upset. That speaks well to Kim's leadership and preparation for these circumstances and for the people she chose. And for "the system," which includes in-game, on-court responses to changing game situations.

Kim should return to full-time duties only when Kim is ready, and fans should support her taking care of her family first. She'll be back as soon as possible.

If she takes the traditional 5 to 6 weeks off, then she will not be back until the tourney begins.

And Jenna did well against Texas. Unfortunately, this is the stretch with South Carolina and UCONN and at LSU.
 
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