LQ is almost 2.5 years old...
Given our experience with Pup, I had been curious (and anxious) about how LQ will be when her Terrible 2 strikes.
Well, I think it finally struck, judging from the increased frequency in her 'No!' and screaming matches with her brother. She's also had a few incidents of meltdowns when she would be totally unconsolable. But, thank goodness, so far these have been pretty rare.
She is also asserting her independence and opinions more and gets really upset if we try to help her too much.
But, despite all these, I think I'm glad and relieved that her sunshiny nature and great sense of humor is helping all of us through this potentially tumultuous stage of growing up. It is not uncommon that she breaks into a laughter because of her brother's antics while in the midst of her tantrum. While she can be opinionated about what she wants (and like all kids, she wants it NOW) she is, sometimes, to see sense or bring herself out of a potential meltdown by coming up with an alternative option (mummy, can I eat snacks tomorrow? I can't do this because it's dangerous).
It's increasingly difficult to get her to nap or sleep at night because she really just wants to play. I suspect too that because she's so active and excitable, her mind and body take a much longer time to wind down. So, tucking her in takes 45mins to 1 hr. But once she falls into deep slumber, she sleeps with such wild abandon, it's almost funny to watch.
She's picking up her alphabet and numbers at a leisurely speed and can finally tell green from blue (phew!). She loves all accessories (hair clip, watch, bracelets, sunglasses etc) and, much to my horror, declared pink her favourite color a few weeks ago. She can finally peddle her tricycle on her own and absolutely digs going to the playground.
She fights with Pup but never forgets her gor gor when she gets a treat. She loves mimicking him, which both irks and entertains Pup.
LQ is growing up fast. I think I must stop calling her a baby since she's almost a full fledged girl now. Can't wait to see what our funny girl has in store for us as she rumbles and romps through her growing up years...
Quite a fashionista she is with the shades and all. Stay happy always Qiqi!!
Posted by: Izzannfamily.wordpress.com | 12 January 2012 at 01:09 PM
haha she's dancing in her sleep ♥
and pink is great!!!
Posted by: _juliang_ | 12 January 2012 at 08:29 PM