Sometimes He Cries
…because I won’t let him look through the viewfinder of the camera WHILE I’m taking his picture.
…because he can’t find his FUDDY GUY! (Anything from a clown to an astronaut to the demonic bionical happy meal toy with the red glowing eyes is a “funny guy” according to Magoo.)
…because his spoon is the wrong color.
…because when he said “yes” he really meant “no” which of course meant “yes” except today because it didn’t and I dared to misunderstand his meaning.
…when I move him back to the crib after he escapes from his bunkbed. As he cries, he yells, “I WANT MY CHANCES!”
…because these feet aren’t really skid proof and the linoleum is less forgiving than he’d like.
…because everything fun is “dangerous.”
…because he’s two, the cookies are “hid” and life is pain.
Awesome Mom Says:
It sure is tough being two.
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Posted on February 4th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
diane Says:
He is too cute.
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Posted on February 4th, 2008 at 11:29 pm
Azúcar Says:
Oh, it’s so true. It could be ANYTHING that sets them off. “BUT I DON’T WANT THE SUN TO SET.”
Right.
Good luck with that.
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 at 12:35 am
KYouell Says:
We had an evening like this tonight, full of oops’s, ow’s and tears. It’s always so reassuring to me to see that it’s a 2 thing and he’s being typical and it’s not a T21 thing. Not that I wish tears for Magoo, but thanks for posting them.
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 at 2:30 am
Jeana Says:
Don’t forget the dropped wishies. It’s a cruel, cruel world.
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 at 5:38 am
Theresa Says:
Being 2 is so hard!
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 at 6:18 am
Jessica @ A Bushel and a Peck Says:
My 1-yr old son cries because I won’t let him look at the viewinder of the camera while taking HIS picture too. What a cruel, cruel world.
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 at 6:24 am
Rocks In My Dryer Says:
Oh my word, he looks so much like you.
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 at 6:26 am
Rebecca Says:
Aw, that face.
And yes, we have the wailing twos here as well. Oh, the heartbreak.
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 at 6:44 am
janssen Says:
DANG, that kid is cute (those tears just break my heart). And I lauhged aloud when I read “I WANT MY CHANCES!!!”
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 at 7:43 am
bananas Says:
don’t we all just want OUR CHANCES? Cutie pie.
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 at 8:23 am
Janel @ Midnight Musings Says:
Those are great pictures! And a great summary of how hard life is for a 2-year-old…and a 2-year-old’s mommy! Good luck at the mind reading.
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 at 8:47 am
jenn Says:
Oh the life of a mom with a toddler, Im so sorry.. I remember those days vivdly.you almost dare do or say anything in fear that it will set them off! those are great pictures though btw!
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 at 8:52 am
Shalee Says:
Hey, I’m 36 and that last one would make me cry too.
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 at 9:01 am
Bart Says:
What a cute guy!
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 at 9:21 am
Jessica Says:
My 2 year old has experienced the same problems and cry-fests, as I like to call them. I haven’t been able to see them in such a cute, positive light yet. Hopefully soon!
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 at 9:57 am
Lei Says:
oh bless his heart…have you told him how much more difficult life will get yet? lol.
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 at 10:06 am
Belindalouwho Says:
……and yet, sadly, these days will pass too soon!
He’s a cutie though!
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 at 10:10 am
Laura Says:
Oh, the logic of “kid-thought”….or illogic, or non-logic….they never fail to amuse me!
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 at 10:20 am
Penelope Anne Says:
A sweet post, really….sometimes I cry too.
For different reasons of course, but you did hide the cookies!
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 at 10:37 am
Emily Says:
Aw, its tough to be two.
This post made me smile – my oldest is nearing three now, but I remember this stage!!
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 at 11:40 am
chilihead Says:
I remember this period with my son very well, indeed. Everything needed to be green. I had to figure out that if you mix the orange and blue slushies together at Sonic, it makes a green one. So I would explain that to the people at Sonic every time we went.
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 at 11:51 am
Nicole Says:
Yeah its hard to be two, we have those same Jammies and they really are slippery.
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
Kristi Says:
What a sweet post! And perfectly written about two year olds and their feelings
Loved it.
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
mother of the wild boys Says:
I love this post! What a good idea, and the pictures are awesome. Why is everybody but me an amazing photographer?
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
Caryn Says:
Oh, poor dear! Still, I can’t help but assume that he laughs far more than he cries. I just have that sense.
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
Becky Says:
Really great Pictures Kate. I love that little. dude.
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Posted on February 11th, 2008 at 9:53 am
sheena Says:
sooo cute…love the pics you captured the emotions well!
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Posted on February 14th, 2008 at 8:49 am