The Parnell Family: Terrible Twos (squared)????

10.13.2008

Terrible Twos (squared)????

Lila and Bennett have been hitting most developmental milestones a little late (not abnormal for babies born a month early) , but I have a feeling we are hitting the terrible twos a little early!! In the past few weeks we have started tantrums, biting, and all sorts of other fun things that I thought were AT LEAST had 6 more months away...It is very interesting, and challenging, to watch two go through this at the same time. Their frustration levels are unbelieveably low! I just pray that God gives me extra patience and tolerance during this time, and that I am able to help them learn how to deal with their frustrations! It is crazy how they can be giving each other hugs and kisses one minute, and then fighting like crazy the next! I have a feeling I am entering into a whole new world.....
But even tonight, as I am recovering from a very challenging afternoon (at least 3 bite attacks, including Bennett getting "written up" at Mother's Day Out, not to mention Elise using her ability to throw-up easily as a way to get out of bedtime) I still find myself counting my blessings. They may have driven me crazy today, but at least they are here in their adorable little bodies to do so!
Goodnight!
Nic

2 comments:

dbfontenot said...: Reed had that amazing ability to throw up at the drop of a hat---so sorry you have one too! I'm sending extra patience your way,

Danielle; October 13, 2008 at 9:15 PM
Susan said...: You are doing great! Keep hanging in there! Love, Mom; October 14, 2008 at 7:42 PM

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Elise

Elise Laurent was born at 5:00 p.m. on July 19, 2005. We did not find out her sex during my pregnancy and we were thrilled to tears (and slightly shocked) to meet our beautiful baby girl. She was a big baby at 8lbs, 8oz, and David and I couldn't take our eyes off of her. Elise is an old French name that David and I have always loved. Laurent is both my paternal Grandfather's name and my Dad's middle name. We always dreamed of having a daughter and were so thankful and overwhelmed to be given such a blessing.
Elise is a true first born. She likes structure, likes to fully understand everything, likes her questions answered to her satisfaction. She loves to be challenged and to challenge. She is also highly sensitive and independent.
She is a wonderful big sister to Lila and Bennett....

Lila and Bennett

It would be an understatement to say that we were shocked to learn on November 11, 2006 that we were not expecting baby #2, but baby #2 and #3!! In just shy of two years we would have created quite a family!
But, on June 1st, 2007, at 36 weeks exactly, we were thrilled and completely overcome with joy and gratitude as we welcomed two big, healthy babies into our family. First, Lila Sue, named after my Mom at 7lbs 0.6oz, and secondly, Bennett Raymond, named after David, David's Dad, and my maternal Grandfather, at 7lbs 10.4oz.
Lila has been the vocal one from the start and to this day is still pretty much running the show. She is the life of the party, the entertainer. But she is also the most compassionate, most giving of our children.
Bennett is a true boy. He is active and rough and loves to tackle and throw. He also adores his sisters and his Dad and gives the best hugs around. His big baby blues get me every time.