After some advice, support, wisdom or just confirmation I'm not alone.
We are definitely in the thick of the threenager stage. I thought the terrible twos were hard but this is next level.
The backchat and attitude is the hardest. I try to stay calm and set boundaries but sometimes I get so annoyed and it becomes war.
She is such a sweet girl at times, affectionate, smart, inquisitive and absolutely hilarious sense of humour yet the tantrums, screaming, sass and backchat is so hard and I'm not enjoying parenting at the moment.
Picture in comments of my bundle of moodiness.
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The ‘threenager’ got me🤣🤣 no advice just confirmation you aren’t alone it isn’t for the weak❤️

IN THE EXACT SAME BOAT you're not alone. My son was 2.5 yo when my twins were born and I feel like he acts up and requests things I'd normally say no to because he knows I'll cave over the stress of wanting an easy life.
Love him to pieces but he's definitely wanting to be more independent and try his luck... We're both very head strong and can clash often... Hang in there 🥲

Definitely same boat, my little boys tantrums have calmed down but the back chat is crazy
“Don’t you say no to me”
“Hmm I’d rather not” (think he gets that one from me)
“Excuse me!!”
Are some of the phrases that have left his mouth this week