Everyday Struggles With A Three Year Old

*Not wanting people to hug on her, talk to her, or do anything with her unless she wants to do it. She can come across very hateful when people talk to her and she jerks her body and face away so that they can not see her. We have been talking about showing love to our neighbor and they do not feel love when we respond to them this way.
*Talking back. Emma Claire loves to get the last word in. Especially if she disagrees with what you want her to do. Many times she has come back with "But I'm still talking." Which usually leads to punishment.

* Responding with 'No'. Most of the time she is not responding with an ugly no, it's just that she wants to do something else. We are trying to teach her that it's okay that you may want to do something else, but you need to ask Mommy and Daddy in a question rather than tell us what you are going to do. Obey first, and then ask.

*Shaking her head 'No'. Emma Claire thinks that if she shakes her head 'No' then she is not actually telling you 'No'. I know, very smart thinking.

*Being Bossy. Emma Claire is very much a leader and doesn't mind being Mommy to other children. I have to remind her that she is not their Mommy and they have to obey their Mommy and not her.

*Not doing anything she doesn't want to do. We deal with this especially at school. If Emma Claire doesn't want to do something, then she IS NOT going to do it. She is very strong willed. I am trying to teach her if she is not obeying her teachers then she is not obeying Mommy and she is not obeying God. We are to obey all of those who have authority over us.

I didn't write this to complain about how bad my daughter is because she definitely is not! She is amazing, very energetic, and loving. We are human just like everyone else and dealing with everyday struggles of a three year old.

Comments:


comment by Rachael Davis on 03/22/2010

Love you for writing this down...one day you'll be so glad you can look back and remember what was going on. Praying for you & BQ as you disciple her - you are doing an amazing job, Mommy!

comment by Rachael Davis on 03/22/2010

Love you for writing this down...one day you'll be so glad you can look back and remember what was going on. Praying for you & BQ as you disciple her - you are doing an amazing job, Mommy!