True confession I am that mom. The one standing in a dazed glaze while her 3 year old runs screaming…

Lol. Oh no im sorry mama. He would go in timeout for bit though.

He did. Believe me. As soon as we got home. I swore I was never going to have that kid, but this 3 year old is a whole new creature to get used to!

It sounds to me like it definitely starts from the home; a lack of authority, discipline, consequences, following through.

You probably nag him to do something, and then just end up doing it yourself.

That only taught him that he can do whatever he wants, and get away with it!

If you only let him say "no" once, and then follow through with some action, he will eventually learn he doesn't run you anymore..

You teach people how to treat you.. You also teach kids..

Oh geez pp I bet your kid is never going to throw a tantrum either. ?

Op I'm sure you're a great mom. We all have those days. Heck, my now 4 yo is usually wonderful, especially in public, but the day before I went into labor with my dd he was an absolute nightmare. I was the waddling whale 36 weeks pregnant trying to chase him down in Burlington coat factory. Sorry you're having a rough day momma. ?

Ahahahahaha! There's always someone saying that it's lack of discipline or it wouldn't be their kid. Um, yeah ok whatever! I just hope they're blessed with a little monster and see how well their own "advice" works

Op, sorry you've had a tough day. I've been there with my middle child, so I know how it feels. Sending you hugs x

@avay

Do/have you have/had a 3 year old?

Didn't think so.

Thanks for that, avayah. It's good to know that perfect mothers who have children that never act out still exist. Thank you also for assuming that this one instance must mean I'm doing a crap job raising my kid. I thought I was relating a funny story that the majority of toddler moms could relate to, but apparently I was just giving you an excellent opportunity to judge me and my child.

Lol I just ask dd to stop a thousand times, if she doesnt stop and people stares at me I say "oh well, I tried".

Im not always able to keep her "under a leash" and kids will be kids, they want to run and scream and what not! Why even bother feeling bad. Sometimes Im too lazy to pick up after dd and she goes grabbing everything,when I get to the register she hands the cashier everything she grabbed.

She's 11 weeks pregnant don't mind her. Lol.

My dd is not a toddler yet but she already throws tantrums. Only at home though, and just small ones. But let me tell you, I can't wait for these toddler days *sarcastic tone*. Lol. When I was far along in my pregnancy I didn't want to do anything but lay in bed let alone chase around a toddler.

Thanks for the support, ladies. Someone told me the 3s are worse than the terrible 2s-truer words were never spoken!

Edit: lol, fergie! I would much prefer to be the one saying a silent thank you that's not me! Lol

He was just excited about the library. We all get excited and act a fool sometimes. No big deal :) I love when other peoples kids misbehave, then I know mines not the only one. Plus you took him to the library, you were doing something right!

Mines always kicked off in the supermarket op. His screams could make glass shatter lol. He finally mellowed out at about 3 1/2. So there is hope x

I will say this... i have a 2.5 yearold.. that gets diciplined.. believe me!! Time outs, daddy spanking, no tv, taking his toys... nothing will stop a terrible 2, 3, or 4.. lol..

Pp your children must be perfect little ones that mind your every wish.. lmao

Not!

Everyone has been there.. we have to stand our ground, bite our tongue and pray that it will end soon.. & Dont think twice about grabbing a drink after they go to bed at night lol.. my malibu rum is my bestfriend at bedtime after those rough days of tantrums..

really? How dare you say that @Pookie??? Do you want me to seat in a corner and cry? Ur comment really made me feel how a kid feels when they are told Santa doesnt exist. My older kid has 2.3 so it is not any better to know the 3's are worse lol grrr Im dreading the 3's now. :'P

Lol Poor thing. I can imagine how that felt.

@avayah, I don't understand how you got the whole picture from that one snippet. Did I miss something? You went off like you've been a fly on her wall at home. Lol I'm pretty sure your 'whole picture' is actually just a smeared ink blot.

We've all been there. The last time I took my kids to the library was the last time for a long time...

I have that exact child.

Shhhishh. My kids say yes ma'am no ma'am, they never misbehave in libraries because they are perfect and i whip them like no tomorrow if not. But i don't have too because they are perfect.

Best mom award goes too? Me duh lol

Jk im sorry op. My kids do the same at the store. They have met downs. Course, they do not take me seriously. So ya im far from perfect and my kids are "spirited". Like hell raisers. Lol

Bahahahahah I've told someone "I quit" in the middle of a tantrum before and told dd I was leaving and just walked away. Of course when my child saw me leaving. (I wasn't actually going to leave) she stopped to follow me.

Girl you're pregnant AND have a 3yo. You're doing fine!

Every mom has their moment(s) lol the other people in the library I'm sure just forgot what it was like to be a young mommy, or never had kids. They can shove it!

Your kid probably knows how exhausted you are and that he can push you a bit further than usual. Just breathe :)

Hehe. It's funny because it wasn't me, and I know it does happen..but if it was me I probably would have cried... yes I am the meatball who has told my boys to tiptoe and whisper in the library so we don't wake up the imagination in there.... those really good stories people are reading and sesrching would come to an end right in the middle.. they laugh and think I'm crazy but they absolutly love it and play along... i have to make everything a big adventure and game..or I won lose my sanity. like I would go into the library in search of something with... a letter or color, or see if we can spell their name.. find something that matches your shirt. Or find someone holding a door for someone else. If you do, you win.... a book! Duh I was gonna get it anyway! :) the stage will pass..hopefully the Lil guy was just tired.

I'm a mother of a 4 year old daughter.. Of course she's had her moments. Of course I'm not perfect. But I'm allowed my opinion; and also giving some advice..

Toddlers are in fact hormonal demons. That would have been slightly funny to watch. U poor thing! I would have had a snack. My daughter would stop in her tracks the moment she saw food

You weren't giving advice. Nowhere in your post were you helpful or supportive.

You were JUDGING...get used to that word it seems like you're going to hear it a lot.

Honestly I'm probably the one on here with the best advice and insight lol

I'm not an uneducated idiot, with no kids.

I have a 4 year old daughter and a 4 year old step son who is on the autism spectrum whom I've helped tremendously.

I'm not judging you, per say.

Kids do act up.. It's how you as a parent handle and deal with it.

You weren't giving advice though @ava. Advice means to be helpful in some way. You were just calling her an awful mother. Last time I checked, that was far from giving advice nor was it helpful

She has the best advice guys. Listen to her. She's the only one.

But my apologies, I didn't realize you had a previous child since you were asking if it was okay to sleep on your stomach at 11 weeks.

This post is cute....

If I were to see this happen my 2yr old and I both would be rolling around playing with your 3yr old....

Toddlers are toddlers

Life is in session no matter what age and I believe everyone should live it HAPPY ?

You should write a blog! You left me wanting to read more lol

I don't have any kids yet but I've nannied for a ton families and I always thought 3 was worse! Its like the wild 2's but mixed with them being smarter and manipulative. They are too independent for their own good?

I'm pretty off put @ava, at first I thought you were kidding... all the discipline in the world does not guarantee that a child will not test their boundaries... some children act up when they feel that they are safe, they are exploring and creative and know that the adult around them will keep them comfortable and protected unconditionally. I think discipline has to be catered in part by the childs personality development and maturity. The melt down days are a big part of life.. regardless of parenting. op, we are all that parent sometimes, the one not everyone understands because they haven't been in your shoes.

Every kid is different. When my son was 2 he was a hellion. Running away while I tried my best to catch him and then I would give him the death glare, do you think it helped? Nope. He is three now and has actually mellowed, strange I know. But we have all been there and it sucks. Maybe my son is being nice to me because I am pregnant and miserable and then after baby he will start his reign of terror again. Who knows. What's good is that you DID discipline.

Op, ignore @ava. She can back pedal all she wants but that was just harsh, uncalled for, and incredibly judgmental. I hope she doesn't end up with an out of control teen daughter, then she will have everyone judging her. Those things do happen.

As for your story, I feel for you! It sounds like something I did as a child. My ds is too young for that, but my ss can have moments. He is normally very well behaved, but I've had to stop him from releasing cats at petsmart that were there for adoption.

Your story cracked me up, best of luck on your next outdoor adventure.

Listen, don't beat yourself up over a situation like this. It happens to the best of us.

You're better than me, because since I'm too big & pregnant to catch my kids, if I was in your shoes, I probably would have frisbeed a book @ my child's head knocking him out so that I could catch him. Whatever works for you,go for it. But no one should judge you.

*whispers to ava* psst hey.... your foots in your mouth

Omg @sha I have tears lol

Im sorry you had to go thru that but Im also glad that you managed to handle the situation!!

I love how people like to say what you're doing wrong and really dont know your situaton or think they can do it better than you.

@Sha LMAO!!! Hit em up cave woman style with the book and drag them home

Hahahaha this is me right now. I wouldn't worry about it. Mine is turning two tomorrow and thinks it hilarious to run away in the parking lot, in the store, at the library. He's getting better but every day can still be trying. Pick your battles I would say. This one wouldn't be worth it in my mind. Your dignity is intact. I'm grateful for my small town where people aren't afraid to grab my child if my arms are full and he's pulling a stunt or in danger. No judgement from me. You are doing an amazing job regardless of what others say.

My son was great at 2. At 3 I was ready to leave him on a doorstep. Ugh it was rough!!

Hang in there, 4 was a great age! :)

It's good to know I'm not alone, ladies! I keep hearing that 4 is delightful so I'll just keep praying that it comes quickly!