A Teen & A Toddler, Not At All What I Expected!

Hello, I am seeking those mothers or fathers that have a teen and a toddler at the same time. Many people have thought I was absolutely crazy for having them so far apart. Even though I live life running around with my head cut off like a chicken, having a teen and a toddler at the same time is the best decision I have ever made. I stand firm in the belief that it is a good thing to have one of each age. First off, this was not done by accident. It was a well thought out plan and done on purpose. I am sure that many mothers and fathers would agree with me that once their child gets into those teen years, they start out scared not knowing what to expect…or maybe the being scared comes from actually thinking that we know what to expect. My daughter started out with the typical teen like behavior: rolling her eyes, stomping her foot, crossing her arms at me, looking up at the ceiling instead of at me, and the list goes on. But something happened that turned around that teen behavior. She realized that her little sister was watching her. Ashley is fifteen now and Halley is four. Ashley stopped being a typical teen when she was just thirteen. Halley was two then, and started to mimic everything that Ashley was doing. Without having to say a word my sweet little teen turned into an awesome big sister. All of a sudden she wanted to take her places, do things with her, and show her off. Her nasty teen behavior stopped and has never started back since. Now Ashley is like a second mother to Halley. She loves to babysit and while I am doing homework she volunteers to cook dinner and clean up the house. She has turned into such an independent teenager. The best part is that she is so reliable and responsible. Do any of you mothers and fathers out there have an issue similar to mine? Please share. My daughter Ashley has totally helped pave the way for me to get through school by helping out with everything including her little sister. She is also finally coming back around and hugging me again or showing that she loves me. This is not at all what I thought the teen years would be like. Her sweet little sister is just as good. She has never really had a terrible two stage because she was always trying to be like her big sister. I have the best of both worlds…If I can’t get a hug from my older daughter, I am sure to get one from my little daughter. Having a teen and a toddler was the best decision I every made. There has to be someone out there who has the same situation or maybe it’s opposite for you. Please share, I am looking for input and stories.

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