@bethany2nirvana Hands down, 3. Each stage has had its positives. But he's 3.5 now and, aside from being potty trained and speaking in Full sentences, he is SO FUNNY. I love when he makes up songs and stories. I love hearing his perspective on the world and just general stream of consciousness. It's also easier to travel and go places because he can skip a nap without being a nightmare.
@bethany2nirvana My daughter is 2.5 and talking is such a game changer! She plays pretend, can tell me what she wants, says she loves things! I could listen to her horrible singing all day
In the case of my kids, they’re adorable, impossibly tiny humans who can do a lot (walk/run/jump), mine both slept really well at that age, and were just generally agreeable.
My oldest is almost 4 and my youngest is almost 2. My oldest is a good guy, but we had a stretch of rough sleep. When he was 2, he was getting molars, was a fussier eater, and was and trying to drop his nap so there was a lot of (totally understandable) grumpiness. At 1, he was uncomplicated and happy and a perfect sleeper and adorable and a great eater.
My second is currently super agreeable too, though occasional tantrums have started so I suspect 2 will be tougher this time around even than it was with my first.
@bethany2nirvana I loved the newborn stage because all they do is sleep, eat, poop and repeat. Everyone says it’s too hard but they lying. I’m done having kids but I want someone around me to have a baby so I get the newborn smell again. Lol
@bethany2nirvana Infant stages when they have their first everything. Toddler stages are pure hell and misery. 3 is by far worse than 2 imo. Favorite ages are my boys ages now 6 and 7. When they’re older and realize that we don’t play that shit. (Obviously sarcasm but I’m partly serious). My daughter is 3 and a tiny terrorist.
@bethany2nirvana 3 - Finally weaned and potty trained, can play a tiny bit more independently, can be negotiated with, and I love hearing all her little opinions and observations!
Only downside is she no longer flies free on my lap That was a nice perk of the first two years.