The Terrible Twos

It seems we have a case of the Terrible Twos on our hands. This started about two weeks ago. Sylvie has her own agenda and if we don't follow, watch out! The tears and screaming start coming. Poor Girl. I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that she wants to be a big girl. And in fact, she is a big girl! One tantrum was because she really wanted to sit on the potty and not wear her diaper anymore. Poor thing doesn't understand this is not a one day and you learn it kind off thing! She took her diaper off herself ( luckily this has not happened again) and refused to put it back on! There were no messes, but lots of tears.
So last weekend we decided to put her in her big girl bed. So far- so good. I think this goes along the lines of her wanting to grow up! This morning was the first morning that she got out of bed on her own and actually met me at the door to her room. Hm....I think a baby gate at the door is in her future. All other mornings she just sat in bed and called out for mama!
She is still our sweet girl even though she screams terror sometimes. She is so smart, still LOVES books and reads all day, and is learning so many words! She will ask us what something is, repeat it and remember it (i know this is what humans do but it amazes me)! She will also say sentences (small ones). It is amazing to watch her learn and grow. And when I get sad about her growing up, I remember that we have one more baby on the way to do it all over with again!