Terrible Twos

Naomi has really hit this stage full tilt!  Everything is either "No!" or "I don't want to". Including those contrary moments when she actually does want to but can't bear to not be in control.  She has this fabulous pouty mouth thing she does at the same time which makes me want to laugh  - when I am not sighing with frustration!  This morning she insisted she wanted Peanut Butter on her toast but then threw a tizzy when I gave it to her and shouted "I want peanut butter". I was (I think understandably) bemused at this point until she said "and I'll get it" and then I realised she actually meant the Chocolate/banana spread which she can get herself from the fridge.

I am now volunteering for half an hour each Monday in Rose's Kindergarten Class. It's amazing what you can do in that short space of time.  I am sure it will make me a better Secondary teacher too.  Today, I asked Mel if I could leave Josh and Naomi with her.  And, bless her, she was happy to have them.  I prepared Josh yesterday and today he told me, "I'm going to Zeb's and you are not staying".  I was pleased he was comfortable with that. Naomi chipped in, "And we don't cry 'cos you are coming back".   I merely said, "That's right" but inside I was chuckling. I was also intrigued that she is internalising that concept of me coming back after leaving her.

Josh keeps telling Steve and I and Rose that he would really love to go to KILA (Rose's Filipino pre-school) next year and then to Rose's school which is quite the step forward for him.