My angel has turned into the devil!

So...my boys will be 3 in a couple weeks. J has ALWYAS been my challenge while R has been SUPER, Super easy with hardly any tantrums, and always did what I asked. Such a joy! Until...about a few weeks ago. I noticed that J has been a joy with hardly any tantrums while R has been TERRIBLE. He has had more time outs in the last 3 weeks then the last 2 yrs! He has hit me numerous times in the face and is just behaving like a complete brat! Seriously.....what in the world happened and will I get my angel R back and will J stay this way or will they switch again. Age 2 with J was a living nightmare. Will age 3 with R be that way too....Ugh!

 

Mine have flip flopped back and forth. DS is still the more challenging one, but DD goes through stages where she can be difficult (too say the least). When they hit 3, the attitude was shocking. It sounds like R is just testing authority right now. I am sure it is just a stage he is going through. Stick to your guns & be consistent w/ your discipline. This too shall pass....hang in there! :hug:

 

You must ahve missed my post on the terrible 3's a few weeks ago. It has gotten much better wtih consistent timeout and talking about why we don't do certain things. Good luck. We loved the 2's but are struggleing with the 3's.

DS had been worse even though he is usually more easy going. Talking to him about how that makes others feel and why we should/should not do things has made a huge difference. Might be worth trying. It changes him even more than timeout.

 

I always say what happened to our fragile (DS had open-heart surgery at 8-weeks old) sweet little boy. He loved to cuddle up or sit on our laps with the sweetest temperment and smile until about 4 months ago. Now he gets this look on his face and if he bites his lower lip we know the trouble is about to break loose. He will cry, throw a tantrum, or hit DD to take out his frustations.

DD was always the crazy one and now she is super lovey to the point that she will come up to you to hug and kiss you saying "I luv you" out of the blue. I do agree with pp that it seems like they are switching off. Hang in there I am sure your angel will return. I think this is just another phase.