tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858235984865434946.post6560160674222401860..comments2023-09-28T04:55:14.917-04:00Comments on Family Snodgrass: Almost 2Family Snodgrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01083153754745303465noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858235984865434946.post-2086645729662376162010-11-23T09:49:51.666-05:002010-11-23T09:49:51.666-05:00Elizabeth! You are the most amazing mother!! You...Elizabeth! You are the most amazing mother!! Your family is beautiful! I wish we lived closer to each other. I'm so impressed with your parenting skills! And, cannot wait to get advice from you when I have my own in the future! With you as their mama and your faith as their example, your boys will know the love and find the path Christ has planned for each of them. I'm praying for yall. I love you!<br />ElizabethElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09877180311976781984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858235984865434946.post-27705332317572841112010-11-20T18:57:03.558-05:002010-11-20T18:57:03.558-05:00and I love your stories....I can hear you when I r...and I love your stories....I can hear you when I read them!kbbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15305768242548082273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858235984865434946.post-85297655528562654392010-11-20T18:52:35.369-05:002010-11-20T18:52:35.369-05:00They are adorable! Absolutely precious!They are adorable! Absolutely precious!kbbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15305768242548082273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858235984865434946.post-2188372398399234732010-11-19T15:18:32.163-05:002010-11-19T15:18:32.163-05:00Don't worry, the terrible two's aren't...Don't worry, the terrible two's aren't terrible at all. It does freak me out that Gus understands SO much more than we give him credit. I'm with you...I could just squeeze them all day (and about do)! You are going to have to share with me some indoor activities as it is in the 30's here. You are so creative!Malacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14951243007554210037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858235984865434946.post-33172594723171924672010-11-19T13:13:23.776-05:002010-11-19T13:13:23.776-05:00Continue to enjoy your boys at every stage. They ...Continue to enjoy your boys at every stage. They grow up so fast! Each age has its rewards and challenges. Remember the phrase, "This, too, shall pass," and repeat when necessary. As I told Sara recently, "If I had it to do over again (the raising of my children) I would love you so much more and scold you so much less." Another thing to keep in mind (as your excursion to CVS clearly demonstrates), children respond to your expectations. For the most part, the higher your expectations, the better they will respond. And they love to be given grown-up (in their minds) tasks and to be praised for doing them well. I'm a big believer in what you put out, you get back, good or bad. (Reap-sow, cause-effect). Good luck and continue to appreciate your beautiful family!Aunt Sallynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858235984865434946.post-45276447634125873872010-11-19T02:08:17.865-05:002010-11-19T02:08:17.865-05:00I love that video! Someone is a little faker!
As f...I love that video! Someone is a little faker!<br />As for the temper tantrums outside of the home, for a while with Grayson, we just had to shut down any activity when he acted up. For example, if we were in Target to get groceries and he started whining, pounting (or whatever! To G, Target = new toys) we would leave immediately. It's not the easiest thing to do, but we only had to do it a couple of times. Once he realized acting like that wouldn't get him his way, he shaped up! And that is key. Be it positive or negative attention, we were giving Grayson positive reenforcement by bargaining with him to behave. He felt like he was in the power position.<br />Two is different that four years (Andrew might be too young to understand the cause and effect), but keep it in the back of your mind!<br />And I know you and Jacob are leading down the right path!<br />Miss you and your boys so much!Bevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207290086690311341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858235984865434946.post-60154731228389230802010-11-18T17:41:12.318-05:002010-11-18T17:41:12.318-05:00I love the video, I had not realized he had inheri...I love the video, I had not realized he had inherited your acting gene : ) Your Daddy used to say that the terrible two's did not mean while they were two but that they lasted two years...good luck you will survive! I must say that i think he is a very good little boy!Aunt Bettynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858235984865434946.post-22656534934980583462010-11-18T15:34:41.748-05:002010-11-18T15:34:41.748-05:00Hang in there, Elizabeth! I'm sorry I don'...Hang in there, Elizabeth! I'm sorry I don't have any advice, but I know Melanie has tough days with Jack, too. You're doing a great job!!Vnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858235984865434946.post-82933592784544512592010-11-18T15:08:25.328-05:002010-11-18T15:08:25.328-05:00I'm sure it can be frustrating, but I must say...I'm sure it can be frustrating, but I must say I love that video. LOVE!Anikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053709436077769195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858235984865434946.post-75481689965731270462010-11-18T10:16:34.092-05:002010-11-18T10:16:34.092-05:00I loved your post! I know I don't have Andrew,...I loved your post! I know I don't have Andrew, but PLEASE know I'm being so honest when I say I have a hard toddler too - and she's a GIRL. There are times that I look at her and wonder if there's even a slight chance she'll turn into a lady. And EVERY time I discipline her I wonder if I'm doing it right or making things worse. I'm never she she accurately understands the what and why, typically because I have to repeat it when she repeats those things she gets in trouble for (usually about 5 minutes later - on a good day). I just keep reassuring myself that every parent has these worries, and you affirmed that and made me feel better - I hope I'm doing the same for you. Hang in there! I hear four is a really fun age :)Rhonda Hennessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00897696321934614173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858235984865434946.post-24253272702909948002010-11-18T09:10:53.298-05:002010-11-18T09:10:53.298-05:00That video is great!! You are a great mom. Love ...That video is great!! You are a great mom. Love you!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725794985646938471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858235984865434946.post-37679434276460053822010-11-17T22:49:49.276-05:002010-11-17T22:49:49.276-05:00OMG...I have your son's twin!!! The cheerios s...OMG...I have your son's twin!!! The cheerios story is CLASSIC!! We do the exact same thing...(only about gatorade or milk). Oh my...isn't it fun to see their personality? And the CVS...been there done that too. What joy's they bring. (Yet today he got in "timeout" at school for spitting?! Yes, his best friend there taught him that...oh my.. now he says 'spitting bad..." Ha!Janahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04080204574405027339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858235984865434946.post-48249082033117133062010-11-17T20:35:19.318-05:002010-11-17T20:35:19.318-05:00It seems like this daily drama is getting you down...It seems like this daily drama is getting you down. You might want to view this from a different angle. The worse he is the more cookies you get. Promoting his negative behavior for your own gratification could be good for both of you. For instance, you tell him to mess up his room; he refuses and you get a cookie. You spread his Legos all over the room and he spends his time putting them back in the bucket. You have a cookie. <br />DaddyBettieBoydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05342415929012412021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858235984865434946.post-90018408136201350402010-11-17T20:11:21.855-05:002010-11-17T20:11:21.855-05:00Darling, you are doing SUCH a good job!! He is so ...Darling, you are doing SUCH a good job!! He is so normal. I do love the cinema verite', with the "suspect fleeing the interview" as the deputy says in Fargo! Just breathe.All my love!BettieBoydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05342415929012412021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858235984865434946.post-65766390955294020592010-11-17T17:25:20.088-05:002010-11-17T17:25:20.088-05:00Oh I loved this post! But, I love all your posts! ...Oh I loved this post! But, I love all your posts! He is adorable and the video clip...hee hee! He is too much! You are doing such a wonderful job! I completely identify with you in all you shared - about discipline, especially!Wanting What I Havehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05711989381690050970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858235984865434946.post-28174821209438562232010-11-17T16:23:49.996-05:002010-11-17T16:23:49.996-05:00YES, this stage is so hard... and so wonderful, is...YES, this stage is so hard... and so wonderful, isn't it? Those chubby cheeks are so hard to resist, even in the middle of a full-on tantrum.<br /><br />I am consistently encouraged by the blog http://ourmothersdaughters.blogspot.com and, if you haven't discovered it already, I'd highly recommend it. Lots of common-sense thoughts from a mom who has done it and lived to tell about it. <br /><br />Is he REALLY almost two now?? Sheesh!Sarah Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16384771751959043134noreply@blogger.com