We sailed through Nadine's second year. Thought it was because she started speaking early, and could communicate pretty well with us, thus lessening frustrations. But she seems to be going through the Terrible Threes now.
While she still has her angelic moments, she's also constantly testing boundaries, pushing limits and trying our patience. Sometimes, she'll back down easily when she's scolded. Other times, she'll sit down on the floor in protest, or worse, burst out wailing. It could be over very simple things like asking her to pack up her toys. It's very frustrating for Daddy and Mummy.
But sometimes, just as soon as she had her outburst, she'll revert back to being a sweetie pie, trying all ways to make amends. For eg, yesterday, Nadine gave Aaron a box to chew on. Mummy scolded her and chased her out of the the bedroom. Nadine knew Mummy was going to change Aaron. She quickly rushed to lay out the changing mat, powder and diaper cream for Mummy. Of course Mummy couldn't stay angry with her.
Nadine also swings from being a loving and caring big sister, to a little monster who will sneak attacks on the poor little brother. That includes biting him, sitting on him, and slapping him. Daddy and Mummy keep reminding Nadine that Aaron will grow up in no time, and will fight back. She better stop bullying him, in case he takes revenge in future!
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