Taryn is going to be 3 in just 4 weeks. I can't believe it. She started into the terrible 2s when she was about 15 months old. Well, actually, probably before that. She was a really hard baby. From about 6 months on, she was just crabby. Then she became so strong-willed that we could hardly contain her. As a 10 month old, she would make me cry because of how busy she was. Then the screaming and stubbornness started. And it seemed to only get worse. A lot of our decisions were based around Taryn's behavior which made things hard. We had a lot of discussions about learning to love her because it wasn't easy. I hate to actually admit all of that, but I'm sure some of you out there can relate. And can feel better knowing you're not alone.
Anyway, as Taryn has grown up over the last 3 years and as we have grown up with her, we have learned so many things about this child. First, she isn't stubborn. She's PASSIONATE. I have never met someone as passionate as she is. She feels everything in a big way. Nothing is minor to this child. And that means her joys and happinesses are bigger than I've ever seen. Yes, it also means her frustrations and tantrums are equally big. But I'd rather have all of her passion, including the anger, than not have it at all.
Second, she makes everyone she meets happy. She loves people and they love her. She is open, honest, talkative, giving, loving, caring, gentle...the list could go on forever. Her positive qualities are unbelievable. She is patient with trials and difficulties. She is dedicated and determined and doesn't give up easily. She is brave and willing to try new things. She loves to learn and loves to help. She still loves to read. She is nurturing and kind. And she is the best friend anyone could ask for. She is full of life, love and light and I can't believe I get her as my daughter. I have never met someone quite like this kid. She is amazing.
Anyway, now that she's almost three, I'm almost sad to see this difficult time nearing a possible close. I know she will always be this passionate and I worry about the yelling she'll do as a teenager. I don't know how to describe it. But I am a little sad that my terrible two (really, its terrific) is growing up.
Taryn has an uncanny ability to get into trouble and get messy when you wouldn't think it possible. She finds a way. And she is incredibly clumsy. She trips on her own two feet...probably because she's just so excited to get on doing whatever it is she's thinking about at the moment.
One day she got into the blue chalk. Word to the wise, don't use blue chalk. It doesn't come out in the laundry. And it turns your child in to a smurf.
A couple weeks ago, I ran upstairs during Taryn's nap to find her in this position:
Yes, she's in the floor vent. I couldn't help but laugh.
I love this wonderful kid! If you ever need a bit of life and light in your day, you can borrow this amazing child. But make sure you bring her back. I miss her after about 2 minutes of her being gone.
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