They're here....

the terrible twos are beginning to show themselves here at the H. House - Missouri. Take something away from her that she is not to have or don't give her something she wants (but is not suppose to have) and XinXin will have a melt down. Example, ink pens....the child loves ink pens...if she has one and you take in away (because she is writing on herself and going for the dogs next) or don't give her one when she requests...the melt down will come quickly. Another example, juice in a sippy cup versus from a juice box (same juice) but if she is bound a determined to have it in the box format, watch the melt down. I cannot help but laugh at times because it seems so drama queenesque. Of course, I realize that laughing does not help the situation.

Also, she is starting to exhibit a strong streak of independence (on her terms of course). She has taken to walking beside me (or slightly behind) at stores...she likes shopping but hates to be confined to the shopping cart. This leads me to saying her name several times (OK, hundreds) in order to get her attention and keep her moving. But she is still listening, so far every time I have told her to put something back, she has and in the correct area if not spot.

Also, other items that are arriving early...X's 2 year molars. The bottom left molar came in at 19 months and the bottom right is following along at 20 months. For a child that couldn't sit up at 8 months, X has caught up and trying to surpass milestones for in her development.

Now to go wake up X and begin the day...