2 year old

I think I'd forgotten how difficult the 2 year old stage can be. Before I launch into a bit of a moan, I want to point out that I also love the 2 year old stage. I think there's nothing quite as sweet as a child learning to talk and all the funny things they come out with. Seeing Livia starting to copy her big sister and attempt more and more is so much fun.

Things feel hard work at the moment because Livia has very definite ideas about what she wants to do/doesn't want to do. A lot of these things aren't allowed or involve danger and if she doesn't get her away Livia does the typical throwing herself on the floor and screaming. She also isn't yet at the age where she understands bargaining - 'get in the buggy now and you can get out when we get to the park' / 'give the toy to Chloe and you can have it in a minute' / 'eat three more mouthfuls of dinner and then you can have pudding'.

We had a dentist trip this afternoon where I also had to be seen and trying to keep Livia from destroying the place while I was sitting in the chair was impossible! The dentist gave me an X-ray which involved trying to get Livia out of the room but not running off... not going to happen! I may have to beg a babysitter next time.

On the plus side I don't get as embarrassed about her behaviour as I used to with Chloe. I know it is a phase and it will pass. Can I keep the little girl cuteness but have some of the grown-up sense please?!