I need some serious help. There is a boy in my house that looks just like my TJ, but it can't possibly be him.
I know my boy. He is sweet, content, and full of smiles. He cuddles and giggles. He plays quietly and loves his sisters:
You recognize him, don't you?
Well, the child living in my house that looks just like TJ is not acting sweet. In fact, I truly think he has been taken over by aliens, who are trying to drive me insane. I'm not sure what strategic advantage they will gain by my insanity, but their methods of inflicting insanity are definitely working.
Last week, TJ began attending a German preschool. He and I both have been looking forward to this for months. The school is wonderful with scheduled learning - both in german and english - and play time and sports time. They have music classes and a huge outdoor playground. But while TJ has been attending, the aliens have taken over (yes I said aliens. Plural. There is no way one single alien could cause such havoc.)
The "alien-controlled TJ" refuses to put his shoes and coat on when it's time to leave the house to go to school. Then, when I arrive at school to take him home, he refuses to leave. I carry him out kicking and screaming and clawing my eyes as the german parents and children watch in silent shock.
The "alien-controlled TJ" has decided that going in the toilet at the school is no longer mandatory, so he goes in his pants - almost every day. He refuses to wash his hands before snack time. He also refuses to sit down at circle time.
I am at a complete loss. Can I extract the aliens? Is there someone I can call for that... you know, like Ghostbusters... or rather, Alienbusters?
Is TJ just not ready for preschool? (He'll be 4 in May.) Do I grin and bear it and hope the aliens will eventually leave?
Where do I look to find my sweet little boy?
If anyone has seen the real TJ, please contact me as soon as possible. Until then, here is how I choose to remember him:
Sincerely,
A pregnant, exhausted mother, who misses her sweet boy and desperately hopes she is having another easy girl.
p.s. When are you coming to visit?
11 comments:
Oh Tera,YOu poor darling I wish I had advice for you! Unfortunately I am still dealing with my 18 month old and she has not even hit the terrible two's yet! I will keep my eyes ope for TJ!
I'm sorry that TJ has decided to throw a wrench in the works! I hope you're doing well pregnant mommy!
I am SO sorry that he is being so hard. It is crazy that things always seem to get crazier when you're not feeling your best. Hopefully he'll adjust quickly to preschool, because that sounds so hard! Also, Rachel keeps asking about Bailey and how her ears are doing - any updates? Hope things start getting easier!
I am not coming to visit if there are aliens in Germany. :)
I am still waiting for them (the aliens) to return my sweet little boy, but I am afraid that when they do they will just trade him for my not as sweet little girl.
Just think about what everyone says to me. . . well, strong willed kids will be very productive and determined adults (or something to that fact). . . whatever!! I am just sorry that he is making life difficult!!!! Good luck!
Seriously, I ask the same question about Lilly. Who replaced you with this monster!?!?!? She just turned 3 and I finally see the little visage of sweet babyness coming back but it's too late, she's almost a BIG GIRL!!! WAHHHHHHHHHHH!!! :(
Dang Tera, is Erick gone again? I thought that was the only time the beast came out in him. The little stinker. Is it too late to pull him out of preschool. Maybe he's still adjusting. Peter loves control games just to prove who is really in control. So when I left him in the car for 20 minutes today. I think I won (don't worry, the car door and house door were open. He just refused to come out so I left him until he apologized)
Hang in there Tera. Regressing behavior in children can be so frustrating. We, the mature intelligent adult, KNOW they can do something, but they, the strong willed child seem to forget. Our insistance on their abilities never seem to convince them. Know that these things too must pass. It's great that you're exposing your children to all that Germany has to offer.
Actually, I took TJ. I didn't think it was fair that you should take him away from me for so long. Santa picked him up and took him in his sleigh, and dropped him off at my house. He left you a life like TJ. You can't have him until you return to Utah!!!
Tera- I have had a hard time with Jordan lately- so this is a comfort to read. cause you are the super-mom. We'll survive somehow... Keep your humor. Congrats on a coming baby!
aww, that's too bad! TJ has always been so happy and sweet! Jeff and I would come visit for sure if it was cheaper to fly out to Germany. That sure would be a trip of a lifetime!
You're super funny Tera! I like Erin's advice too. Best of luck in finding him, until then I hear you can control aliens with reese's peices?
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