Mornings were once drama central with our little girl. It was a 15 minute process to get her dressed, at the very least, and much of it was full of screams and tears. Those were the terrible twos.
Then, suddenly, it passed. Now mornings are a breeze. Occasionally there is a dispute about clothing - the wrong color socks or an undesired outfit, but even that's rare. We probably credited ourselves at first, as if we had determined exactly how to deal with the tantrums - but it was all her. It has become obvious now, a month into Lily's 3rd year that she has just moved on to a new phase of childhood. Her language, reasoning and emotions all progressing.
As our daughter ended her rebellion, her brother started his. He decided he didn't want to sit in the car seat anymore - squirming and struggling when you put him there. This was the first sign of rebellion with his sister, so it's familiar territory.
It's hard to say if he's going to be more difficult or less. He's quicker to (go where/do what/climb what) he shouldn't, but far easier to redirect or calm down. There will probably be less tears and more bumps and bruises.
So, we get out of the woods and jump right back into the thick of it. One year and 9 months till he's 3, it'll seem longer living through it, but I can't imagine missing it when it's over.
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