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I'm not sure where the term "terrible twos'" came from.  Steven was an absolute angel right up until about mid-way into his threes.  Now that he's two months away from his fours, we are in a full-blown attitude meltdown.  Who is this kid?  I haven't received any concerning reports from daycare, or even grandma, so it appears he's found my buttons and mine alone.  And he pushes them often.  With glee.  He's discovered the power of saying the word "no," the adrenaline high of standing on chairs in restaurants, the pure joy of throwing (anything), and the freedom that is derived from pretending to be deaf.

Imagine my surprise, and envy, to spend time with four-year-old Mia, the adorable daughter of forum member Travis (travis-g) and Melody, who made the trek from Kentucky to join us at this year's Pilgrimage.  Mia was not only perfectly behaved, but perfectly behaved around 70 or so complete adult strangers with not another child in sight, discussing not Disney Princesses, nor Polly Pockets, nor Dora the Explorer, but AUDIO!  Compelling stuff for a preschooler, let me tell you.  Kudos to you, mom and dad.

Steven would've been crawling under tables trying to pull down linens after about 10 minutes. 

 

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Published 26 June 2008 10:03 AM by Amy Unger
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# blsamuel said on 26 June, 2008 01:17 PM

Yeah,  I remember when our girls were 2 and we could take them places.... and then.... they became teenagers.  It all happens way too fast.

All in all they're good kids and have saved most of their meltdowns for home with Mom and Dad.  Especially as they've gotten older.  

Just remember, everyone else's kids always can seem to be better behaved.  Especially in public.  And yes Mia was amazing in not getting bored silly.  

Hmmmm.... crawling under tables and pulling down linens could've been entertaining.....  

# colterphoto1 said on 26 June, 2008 01:47 PM

Of course kids push your buttons- they INSTALLED them! LOL

# travis-g said on 26 June, 2008 06:14 PM

thanks amy thats really makes us happy to hear that and see out daughters pic on here she is truly one of a kind and i give all the credit to my wife melody

# Cornwalled said on 27 August, 2008 02:08 AM

Those sandals are adorable!

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