tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378562155896437704.post8376680516389330259..comments2023-06-02T05:14:48.390-04:00Comments on Bits and Pieces From My Life: What Age?Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17152562871467319771noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378562155896437704.post-37601126382393439562008-09-10T22:37:00.000-04:002008-09-10T22:37:00.000-04:00I didn't mean for that last comment to sound whiny...I didn't mean for that last comment to sound whiny! I just mean that it is a definite turn in the path when a child becomes an adult. The "plus" is that you gain a new son- or daughter-in-law, and often some precious grandbabies to love. And your adult son or daughter can become a good friend!Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378562155896437704.post-33363022526823712912008-09-10T22:32:00.000-04:002008-09-10T22:32:00.000-04:00I'd have to say the 15-month to 21-month (give or ...I'd have to say the 15-month to 21-month (give or take a few months, depending on the temperament of the individual child) is the age I found to be the most difficult. That's the age when I'm not totally sure when they're being defiant or just not understanding the rules, so I find it harder to make the call on what is appropriate discipline. <BR/><BR/>The second most difficult stage (for me) is the day when they walk out of your house as an adult...and you know that their primary relationship is no longer with you, the mommy, but with their spouse. That is most certainly how it is *meant* to be, but that doesn't make it easy for Mom to let go!Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378562155896437704.post-78588591230812410342008-09-09T20:45:00.000-04:002008-09-09T20:45:00.000-04:00I really wouldn't know yet, since Suzi is my first...I really wouldn't know yet, since Suzi is my first. However, I feel I am at the hardest part (yet) right now. She is 15 months. Maybe it has just been a rough couple of weeks, because she has been going through horrible teething and is so picky about what she eats. I think that's the worst part; it hurts my feelings when she won't eat what I cook for her, and on top of that I worry she is going to starve. I am still breastfeeding, and it's the only thing preserving my sanity! When teethers, teething tabs and snacks all fail, I can usually still soothe her with a nursing session.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02154415218933660079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378562155896437704.post-53571275270111017922008-09-09T18:14:00.000-04:002008-09-09T18:14:00.000-04:00Well, thank goodness I am hearing this all early s...Well, thank goodness I am hearing this all early so that we can find our consistency and really have a solid foundation.<BR/><BR/>Yeah Bible! lol<BR/><BR/>Many blessings-<BR/>AmandaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378562155896437704.post-89868108157290414642008-09-09T15:47:00.000-04:002008-09-09T15:47:00.000-04:00I am in total agreement about 18-24 months being t...I am in total agreement about 18-24 months being the "hardest" age. I have a 17 month old and it is very much training mode. She has realized freedom, she has also just learned to walk (FINALLY:)) I am also in process of weaning her, sooooo, I think it is a hard time for her, too. I look at the older children and they are so well behaved that it is always an encouragement to keep on keepin' on!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378562155896437704.post-15266686035165934682008-09-09T08:16:00.000-04:002008-09-09T08:16:00.000-04:00I know what you mean about clutter and mess and no...I know what you mean about clutter and mess and not being able to relax! Ahhh! Drives me batty! Just sitting and not being able to get things done! Ahhhh! But yes, it does get easier.... Grayson is almost 9 mos and I can usually clean around the boys and get Chandler to help. I think from one to two children is the hardest, but I have only ever had two! It could be that I was home and never adjusted to one before!!!Hyperactive Luhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759058185836810901noreply@blogger.com