I'm glad things are starting to improve Ryn. It sounds like he has really struggled after getting out of routine? My DS1 can be a bit like that, although he has gotten better with age. It sounds like you are doing all the right things to get him back on track. Spending that quality time with him sounds like it has worked well for you both .

My DS1 never did the "terrible twos", but when he hit three his behaviour went pretty bad. In the end I started a rewards chart for good behaviour. It was actually more for me than for him, it stopped me from focusing on the negatives (i.e - telling him off constantly) and I focused on the positives instead. This made a huge difference in his behaviour.

It sounds to me like you are doing a great job Ryn, I hope your DS continues to improve and go back to his angel-boy ways .