Does it get much easier?

Discussion in 'The Toddler Years(1-3)' started by Irish38, Sep 22, 2007.

  1. Irish38

    Irish38 Well-Known Member

    Hi ladies,

    Just wondered if your experience has been things improve after year one. Or do new challenges just replace the old ones?


    Thanks!
     
  2. Lindyloo

    Lindyloo Well-Known Member

    I have found it much easier. I think it also had a lot to do with them sleeping through the night at 11 months.
     
  3. Amanda

    Amanda Well-Known Member

    for me it got much easier after 18 months.
    Mine got very frustrated about not being able to communicate effectively and we had a ton of fits up until around 18 motnhs old.
     
  4. SharonH

    SharonH Well-Known Member

    I'm finding it harder now than the 6 -12 month stage. They are both VERY mobile and active and into everything. My older DD is getting less one-on-one than ever and I'm really noticing the difference. We have a couple parks that we can go to alone but otherwise I need a second person with me if they are going to be allowed out of the stroller and with the wet weather coming... All our indoor drop-in things require parental supervision and I have yet to grow that third arm or second set of eyes! It was a lot easier before they were moving! Hopefully they will start listening better but I doubt it. A friend of mine whose twins are now 3 are just starting to be reliable at sticking nearby when they are out.
     
  5. mandylouwho

    mandylouwho Well-Known Member

    It varies. At the infant stage, it was nice to have them in one spot...(I.E a entertainter, or a play yard)....when they get over a year and are walking, I thought that was harder...now that they ae 2.5 and are more aware of where not to go, and listening better, yes its easier. Then again, the more independence they get, the easier it is on you. I think its a double edged sword.
     
  6. TwinxesMom

    TwinxesMom Well-Known Member

    I'd say things improved after 18 months too. By this point both of mine were walking well and talking alot. They had started following directions which helped a whole lot.
     
  7. debid

    debid Well-Known Member

    I get more sleep at night which is great because I'm so exhausted by the end of the day that I need it!

    I wouldn't say "easier", just different.
     
  8. MichelleS

    MichelleS Well-Known Member

    QUOTE(debid @ Sep 22 2007, 07:41 PM) [snapback]419211[/snapback]
    I wouldn't say "easier", just different.


    This is exactly what I was thinking. It doesn't get easier or harder IMO. You replace old challenges with new challenges. My girls are almost five and I still find this to be true.
     
  9. HeidiO68

    HeidiO68 Well-Known Member

    some things get easier, some things get harder. I just wish mine would sleep all night.
     
  10. cricket1

    cricket1 Well-Known Member

    If you do not sign to them, start it will help with communication. Even if it is only eat, done and play or tired. Just a few helps so much. Yes it get easier and there are more challenges. :D But I have to agree the 18 month mark was the most challenging for us and then it took a turn and evened out a bit aroun the end of 19 somewhere into 20.

    Good luck have fun it really goes fast.
     
  11. twiceblessedin06

    twiceblessedin06 Well-Known Member

    Like PP, it is easier that they sleep through the night and are a bit more independent. On the other hand, I do miss them staying put!!! :) Now they go in 2 different directions or they conspire to do something together. Hee Hee
     
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