Today..

I "spanked" more like popped my 2 year old in public.

Not. Funny.

I am not one to spank (I will when needed), but today Max really got the best of me. Actually, he's been getting the best of me for about a month now, to the point where I feel like I've failed as a parent these past two years. I even cried the other day because I felt so frustrated with this "new phase" he's entered.

The boy throws tantrums like no other (boy does he have a pair of lungs, you can hear him screaming for miles) throws things and himself. This is happening more and more often. He's also sweet as pie and is very wild but well behaved most of the time. Way too smart too. This is what makes it so hard to discipline him when he is misbehaving..

You'd think this is my first child because I have no experience with this. Adriana totally skipped over the "Terrific Twos"or maybe I just don't remember Ha, so of course I am lost with this boy when it comes to this.

Thanks to Max, I now know how much patience I really have. It's amazing. Really. lol

Anyway, Max wasn't getting his way today so he began to scream, kick and throw himself in front of everyone and of course a lot of these people were giving me "the look". I hate "the look". Makes me feel like I am being judged and I can't help but try to imagine what's going through these people's minds.

Today, I gave in and popped Max on his chunky thighs and I didn't care what a single person thought. I've tried letting him have the fit, that goes on for 30-45 minutes, time-out, talking to him, bribing him. None of these worked..

Neither did that "spanking" Waahhhhh

He screamed all the way home, finally fell asleep, an hour later woke up from his nap and didn't skip a beat and kept on with the tantrum as if he had never stopped to take that nap.

I keep hearing, "this is just a phase", "It's just the age","He's a boy!" "It will be gone by the time he's 4." Lord, help me if it takes that long. hahaha

I don't want to stop taking him out in public because it's good for him and I to get out but this seems to be when he's on his worst behavior. Goodness!

Mamas that have been through this or are currently going through this stage: What are your thoughts? Advice? I feel so alone because I swear I don't see any other kids doing this or not this badly anyway. Feel free to inbox me if you don't want to comment for others to see. I was very skeptical about writing this, but I find comfort in writing and sharing my feelings with other moms. I'm sure somebody out there can relate.

Just a couple more hours and daddy will be home. Max behaves like a total angel for daddy.


C

Awesome weekend!

Kung Fu Max had the best party!

On Saturday, March 21st, we celebrated Max's 2nd Birthday. It was such a perfect day for a party at the park surrounded by our sweet friends and family. Thanks to all who took a couple of hours out of your day to help us celebrate.

The weather was perfect, cake was beautiful, snacks were tasty and the company was the best!

Can't believe our little guy is TWO!

Another awesome thing that happened this weekend was me getting baptized at church. We started attending NewSpring Church Spartanburg 3 years ago. We've loved this church from the first time we attended our first service there. We feel at home there, Perry Noble rocks and we love how they love our two kiddos and are teaching both of them about Jesus on their level. I am so very excited of what's to come now that I've taken this next step in my walk with Jesus.  #thebestisyettocome

This was a weekend we won't ever forget:)

Here's a couple of pictures. Enjoy.

Have a great week, friends!

I blinked..

And my Max turned TWO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAXIMUS!!!

Today our little guy (not so little haha) Maximus turns TWO!! How in the world did that happen so fast?!

Max has grown SO much in this past year. I am one proud mama! If you're friends with me on FB or IG, you already know that. lol Don't act like you don't love all of the pictures. haha I personally LOVE all of the photos of your precious families.

We are having Max's birthday party this weekend. Outside. Mama's been praying that the weather stays dry and warm.

Here's some pictures I took yesterday. I'd been planning to take these all month and of course Max goes and busts his lip (really bad) right before I got a chance to take them. You really can't tell in the pictures. He's such a happy kid and tough too!

Happy Wednesday, friends.

Max's Birthday shirt was made by https://www.facebook.com/mamiesmonograms Mamie did an awesome job! I highly recommend her:) Go check out her Facebook page.

XOXO