ITA with the "they are really fun" sentiment. DS is 20 months, so we still have a lot of toddlerhood to go through, but I was really dreading the 18 month old stage- I've had friends kids who were so difficult at that age. My DS was, and is, totally fine. His tanties are handle-able, and he is not aggressive and challenging like my friends' kids- I think a lot of that comes down to temperament. DS was also a happy, satisfied baby like yours, so it bods well for you.
Honestly, the hardest 'stage' I have found so far is the time from a bit before 1 until about, oh, 6 weeks ago- during this time, I found DS very clingy, unable to occupy himself really at all, and also at a maximum of mobility with a minimum of reasoning. You just have to watch them ALL THE TIME and they are in to EVERYTHING. Its very intense (but also heaps of fun). I am finding as he gets older he can occupy himself a bit better (he just discovered telly- great for a 20 minute break to get dinner ready), and he can communicate better and life is just generally a bit easier in a lot of small ways (eg- I don't have to cut up a sandwich into a million pieces, he can walk from the car to the front door so I don't need to carry him etc).
I think I found this all a bit of a shock because I wasn't really prepared for it. Just know its a phase, and you will get through it, and there is a LOT to enjoy along the way. I too dreaded toddlerhood, but so far its much more fun than anything else. Toddlers really are funny little creatures who make you laugh everyday.
I'm TERRIFIED of the toddler years, mainly because I know I'm going to submit to whatever he wants -=- and I'm worrying now and DS is only (almost) 4 months!
I was the same but TBH the toddler years have been great so far and DS us 2.5. He makes me smile and laugh every day with the gorgeous things that come out of his mouth. He is so affectionate, loving and basically just heaps of fun. He doesn't really have tantrums, he has great language skills so most of the time he tells me what's bothering him.
The world through a toddlers eyes is an amazing magical place.
Sterla I'm crapping my dacks about toddlerhood with DS too - especially seeing I'll be dealing with him and a new little bub
But this thread has really reassured me too. I can't wait for that talkative, affectionate & communicative side to come out as DS grows. I think he's going to be a real little character and I can't wait to have all that fun with him.
Toddlers are great fun! It's so awesome watching them turn into little people . Neither of my boys have been big tantrum throwers. If they ever did/do throw one it is usually because they are tired, hungry or teething. I just ignore the tantrums and they end pretty quickly LOL!
A whole new world opens up once they become toddlers, they learn to talk with you, play with you, cuddle you. They are independent and you can go out and do a lot more than you could when they were babies.
The transition is so unnoticeable too, so you cope just fine. It's not like they wake up one day as a toddler that you know nothing about! You learn along with them
I also wanted to mention that DS is such a great little helper. He loved helping me with jobs. He fetches things, helps with gathering up clothes fir the laundry, puts away toys, gets his own plate/cup and he has recently started helping with the dishes. He loves helping and it so useful to me.
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. Neither of my boys have been big tantrum throwers. If they ever did/do throw one it is usually because they are tired, hungry or teething. I just ignore the tantrums and they end pretty quickly LOL!
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