The Busch Bunch: Terrible Twos!

So I never thought my perfect, chill baby, who rarely cried, was never mad and always smiling and chattering from an early age, would go through the terrible two phase. And it started at about 18 months old. I kept saying "it's a phase. It'll get better" and lots of people saying "3 is worse" and all I could think is "good lord. Do not let me become an alcoholic" (mostly jokingly). Well, Desmund hit the age of grunting as communication and had absolutely no patience. Which frustrated him and in return, myself. Being a stay at home mom is difficult enough. And he still wasn't sleeping thru the night. Let alone sleeping In his own bed. So I had absolutely ZERO alone time. Everyday I felt like things were getting worse and I was looking forward to him talking and telling me what he wanted. On the plus side he was always very polite. And before turning 2 he was ALWAYS saying thank you. Even if he was doing something for someone else. Super sweet. :) proud mom moment. Ever since 2. Things have been worse! He got his tonsils and adenoids out and tubes put in his ears at the beginning of February. Worst 2 weeks ever. But totally worth it. He started sleeping thru the night. (Mostly). But still not in his own bed. Crying a lot and wanting lots of milk and never eating anything. I HATE the 2s. And ever since Des was born I have NEVER wished for time to go faster. My baby is now a little boy. Where did the time go??? But I found myself looking forward to age 4..... He can't always tell me what he wants or needs and it's very frustrating for us both. He bites and kicks and spits and hits.....

But you know, I really don't hate the 2s. Everything above aside. It is a great age. He has an amazing personality. He is the sweetest. When someone gets hurt, he is right there to make it better. With a hug and a kiss and an "ohhh it hurts? Ouch."

I have learned to ignore the "meaningless" tantrums over nothing and distract him with other things.

He is INCREDIBLY smart and I am a proud mom for sure. He finally started calling me "mom" and "mommy" and knows the difference between me and daddy.

He knows so many words and phrases and I swear to you he knows something new every day.

He knows the alphabet and the sounds each letter makes and a word that starts with that letter. (Thank you YouTube phonics videos).

He knows his body parts.

He knows how to tell me when he wants cheese or milk or when he's hungry. He's finally eating "normally" again (with some exceptions...) and drinking less milk during the day.

He knows when he's not supposed to do something-- he does push boundaries-- but he knows and sometimes listens to us.

He is so hilarious. Who needs TV when you have this kid around. He's a riot. I don't know where he gets some of his things from.

He has a great smile and laugh.

He is my life. And I can't imagine it without him.

I love playing with him. Watching YouTube videos with him and him telling me "watch mom. Cars" or whatever it is he's watching.

He's so incredible and I am so lucky God chose me for the role of his mother.

Somedays I feel like I'm doing an awful job. But when he kisses me and calls me mommy, it doesn't matter... He thinks me and daddy are the greatest. He loves his aunt Emily and his grandma Robin.

I can't believe he's 2 1/2 +. He will be 3 in just 4 1/2 short months.

Desmund Paul.

Just know I love you more than you will ever know. Remember that when you're a teenager and you hate me for not letting you go to that party, or hang out with those friends. I only want what's best for you and I will protect you in every way I can. I'm your mama bear and if anyone messes with you, they will have to deal with me. You make me crazy, on a daily basis. But I can't imagine not being your mom. You are the best thing to happen to me. You are incredibly smart and you will go far and do great things. Keep going baby boy. I will always be here to cheer you on. I truly am your biggest fan. You are incredible in every single way. I love you and you will always be my baby boy.

Love, mommy

Totally a poser ;)