Two year olds!

MauiRob

MauiRob

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I was reading something the Dalai Lama wrote about being challenged by people. He said that so few people challenge us, that we should be grateful when we are provided with the opportunity.

Well, I'll tell you something...if you find that to be the case in your life then you probably DON'T have a 2 year old in your house. There needs to be a smiley that is pulling its hair out with wide,wild eyes and screaming.

Spark, can you hook me up with that one?;)

Yes, they are also the sweetest cutest little things. BUT, sometimes.....you get the idea.
 
My son turns 3 tomorrow, and I agree. I have spent a lot of time with monastics, and I've often thought that most are really out of touch with our current time and circumstances in society. How could we expect them to be? They don't have the same experiences. BTW- In the Tibetan culture, the monastics are considered a class above the workers, and at many points in time, they have exploited the workers. I grow fonder of the Sufis.
 
My daughter turned 3 in July. She is certainly a JOY, but dayng she's a challenge! I'd like that smiley much better than the new one!
 
The baby of our family (when I'm not competing for the role) is one of those Souls that make everyonelse happy. He just has a natural joy and presence. Except, he Turned Three!

And now the little shi- is starting fights with everyone, and trys all of our patience.

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I thought Lion's Roars observation of the class roles in history to be fascinating, and I wish he'd share more.



munk
 
Kids!

One day, my daughter was about three, she walked up and told me I had to do everything she said. Why, I asked. Because I'm cute, she said.

Don't let them kid you (that's why we call them "kids") -- they know who's boss. (Mommy.)

We're doomed.

Time Out

summer sun
fun to run
kids get out
laugh and shout

all this rain
what a pain
stuck inside
kids can't hide

pressure grows
anger shows
what's the use
child abuse

calmly wait
not too late
golden rule
back to school
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Don't worry Rob, it gets better......til they turn about 17. Imagine the terrible twos in a 6' 190 pound teenager. :eek:

Steve
 
FallingKnife said:
I'm trying to spoil some neices & nephews as a hedge.
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tried that, they keep pulling their widdle legs out of the holes & ruining the hedge line. gotta bury them at least up to the shoulders, but the hedge is a bit short then. conifers work better & are quieter.

i find two year olds are lovely tho - especially with a dash of worcestershire sauce & herb and chestnut stuffing.
 
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i find two year olds are lovely tho - especially with a dash of worcestershire sauce & herb and chestnut stuffing
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Grand children are great.. steeped in garlic..

Cash sent at critical events..
 
Don't worry Rob, it gets better......til they turn about 17. Imagine the terrible twos in a 6' 190 pound teenager.
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Gee thanks Steve:rolleyes: :D I feel better already. I was kind of hoping my girls wouldn't get that big, but hey I wouldn't have to worry about them taking care of themselves!

Grand children are great.. steeped in garlic..
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i find two year olds are lovely tho - especially with a dash of worcestershire sauce & herb and chestnut stuffing.
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YOU GUYS ARE SICK:eek: Everybody knows that toddler preparation Demands marination in red wine and roasting with rosemary...

Wow, we're in the express lane to hell with this thread:eek: ;) :o
 
Must qualify previous flippant statement.
Spent many years as a single dad with my two girls.
11 & 13yo at the time - YIKES!!!!

Well, we ended up bonding big time!

I was seriously tough on these kids, solo parents do not
have an easy life! No time at all for yourself.

As they approached their late teens, learned to let go.

Boyfriends had to front up & introduce themselves!

That weeded out a few!:D

Oldest now mother of 3 - wants to be my mother too
Younger one still looking..

Both love me to bits - much to my surprise!

When asked "why no resentment"

Answer was " Dad we know you did your best"

Still brings me to tears!

#2 daughter + lil friend..

 
At least you have a big collection of large knives to scare the teenage boys with.
 
Both love me to bits - much to my surprise!

When asked "why no resentment"

Answer was " Dad we know you did your best"

Still brings me to tears!
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Thanks Brent. Nice post:) It would make me tear up too.

When my boy was two I thought he might be the Messiah (born on the Millenia, etc.) he was so well behaved. Now that he has turned five I'm beginning to worry that people will be raising their arms to him and yelling "heil" in the future. I suppose behavior among little people comes and goes though
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:D LOL!

One day, my daughter was about three, she walked up and told me I had to do everything she said. Why, I asked. Because I'm cute, she said.
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There are times when my 2 year old--who by the way is only 3 weeks from being 3--plays the cute card so amazingly well that I let her get away with something I normally would never let do. Like play with my chainsaw--Just kidding!!!;)
 
i've decided it's probably best not to eat my own grandchildren (watch out fer yers tho). i've discovered you can use them to torture your own kids.

i remembers when my son was small telling him how much fun it would be to tell his kids about the time he glued his belly-button shut with chewing gum, or the time he got stung on his penis by a bee he was playing with.

well, it's time. he's 35 - it's fun & it's cheap. best thing is you can give them back when you get tired of them.
 
Yep, that sure is fun! Classic was 6yo grandson running thru house yelling MUM MUM!!
Nicky stood quietly by the door, & as squawking gs approached
up the hall, bent down & said WHAT?
Well.. young fella launched straight up - eyes like saucers.
Completely fogot the problem..
That Nichola had the audacity to say "YOUR FAULT DAD!!"
Apparently, that was a habit of mine - now handed down a generation.. Yeah Right!

Anyway - builds nerves of steel (I think)
 
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