Comments on: Ohhhh, THIS is what they meant by “terrible” twos

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:53:07 +0000

I could copy this post, change the names, and pass it off as my own. I have absolutely loved this age so far, but Baylee is getting whiny and Brayden quite demanding and cocky. The huge difference, however, is that mine have begun climbing out of the crib. Only occasionally, but enough that I’m thinking of killing myself. Because that seems like a better alternative than giving them the freedom that comes with toddler beds.

By: JL

JL — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:39:28 +0000

Hi Matt – LOVE your posts, man. Seriously, this blog rules.

How’s everything in San Diego? From what you wrote things seem to be stabilizing.

E-mail me your number when you have a chance and I’ll give you a call.

Take care,
JL

By: Redneck Mommy

Redneck Mommy — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 21:03:36 +0000

This IS the best time. Just wait till their old enough to get in and out of bed a million times a night, whine about video games and dish duty and roll their eyeballs at you so often you think their eyes are permanently stuck up there.

Good times. Goooooood times.

By: Allanna

Allanna — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 18:06:10 +0000

Wha … Wait a sec, you lost me at TheMonk NOT climbing out of his crib.

*jealousy!!*

But all the other parents of multiples that I meet assure me that this stage will pass.
(And, I’ll admit, I am reassured by the fact that they appear sane and well-rested. And that their children are still alive and well. ^_^)

By: Deanna

Deanna — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:59:44 +0000

You are SO lucky they haven’t discovered how to get out of those cribs yet, or that they haven’t pulled a Tad. So far, the toddler bed experiment seems to be working, but I live in fear of the moment when he says, “Screw this – I’m up and outta here!”

The whining will continue for at least 2 more years, if Ane is any indicator, and then the whining becomes more advanced and subtle through the teenage years, if my sister is any indicator. Why am I thinking of having another one, again?

By: Grandmother

Grandmother — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:02:12 +0000

This IS the best time of your life. Keep repeating the mantra “This is the best time of my life” during those early morning hours.

By: Chag

Chag — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:14:02 +0000

Maybe TheMonk can come over to our house and play. Zed’s been getting up every other night, usually from 2 to 4. He plays in his room for awhile and then decides he doesn’t want to play alone anymore. I think I’ve found the perfect playdate!

By: Kemp

Kemp — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:52:57 +0000

Bwahahahahahahahahah…

Sorry… I tend to enjoy when other twin parents get to experience this firsthand. In all seriousness though, you WILL survive, and they will grow out of it, trust me. Though you might have to wait until they’re past the ‘Terrifying Threes’… or the ‘Ferocious Fours’… or, where I am now, the ‘Fear-inducing Fives’…

By: Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah

Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:31:24 +0000

Keep them in the cribs. Seriously. This was one of my mistakes.