those with older DC's that were once extreeemely active toddlers

Did they EVER mellow out? When???

We were at the beach the other day (I have witnesses ) and I had to be on top of her incessantly. A complete stranger noticed this and said that when she finally goes to bed every night I must sit with a glass of wine.

And don't get me started about going out to dinner last night

Is there hope? She has no boundaries. None.

Message edited 8/5/2011 8:34:23 AM.

Re: those with older DC's that were once extreeemely active toddlers

Yes, and DS has no fear. The other day he jumped on the coffee table and lunged foward to jump on the couch. I almost had a heart attack. I can't leave his for a split second.

Re: those with older DC's that were once extreeemely active toddlers

Yikes!!!!

She kept running into the ocean and would've kept going!!!!

I think an invisible fence for toddlers needs to be introduced.

Re: those with older DC's that were once extreeemely active toddlers

yes - they do slow down, but they are still crazy in their own way.

#1 started slowing down just before 5 I guess

#2 is 4 and is starting to slow down.


and when I say slow down, I mean that I am not clinging onto them b/c they will dart out in front of traffic.



ETA: they still jump from furniture to furniture, chase each other like madmen, etc.

I also feel like the trampoline has helped.

Message edited 8/5/2011 10:21:20 AM.

Re: those with older DC's that were once extreeemely active toddlers

YES! They slow down.

My son was CRAZY! never stopped moving and was always getting into trouble doing and getting into things he shouldn't. .he used to be birth control for some of my friends

Now at almost 7 ( ) he is a little man.. he is totally chill and he has his moments but his energy is directed towards something like a sport or activity, rather than just because..

My girls on the other hand

Re: those with older DC's that were once extreeemely active toddlers

Ds will be 3 but he has been crazy active since conception! He moves all day long, even sitting he is a wiggle worm and fidgets ! He never sits still he drives me nuts, but at least now he understands no running from me, jumping on furniture etc.

Re: those with older DC's that were once extreeemely active toddlers

Erica, I am sooo getting a trampoline for her. She jumps non stop when she gets in her crib and sometimes in the middle if the night too.

Re: those with older DC's that were once extreeemely active toddlers

I have no advice, but just wanted to say..... Every time we see you guys, I always say to L, thank goodness you have a lot of energy yourself, because I don't know how else you do it! But I do love that maniac of yours!!!!!

Re: those with older DC's that were once extreeemely active toddlers

Around 3, somewhat! He actually has morning where he's downright sluggish now, but that was never the case when he was littler.

Re: those with older DC's that were once extreeemely active toddlers

OMG I am having the same experience!

I actually made an appt with the pediatrician this morning and was grilling him about ADHD and I think he thought I was a little nuts.

Everyone I know who are teachers though say he is being developmentally appropriate, he is just a very challenging child and it's more his "personality" than anything else.

For the record, DH also has a similar personality as DS so I guess this is inherited!

I am home with him on Fridays and he is napping now thank goodness, but this morning has been super challenging to say the least!

Re: those with older DC's that were once extreeemely active toddlers

Posted by TaraHutch

Did they EVER mellow out? When???

We were at the beach the other day (I have witnesses ) and I had to be on top of her incessantly. A complete stranger noticed this and said that when she finally goes to bed every night I must sit with a glass of wine.

And don't get me started about going out to dinner last night

Is there hope? She has no boundaries. None.

Re: those with older DC's that were once extreeemely active toddlers

I hope so! DS is 22 months.. yesterday he tried to jump down a flight of stairs. TG I make him hold my hand!

Re: those with older DC's that were once extreeemely active toddlers

Hmmm. I feel a song coming on

They say it gets better. Yep. That's what they say. I'm not necessarily buying it.

Re: those with older DC's that were once extreeemely active toddlers

My son is almost 8 and he is still a nutball!

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Re: those with older DC's that were once extreeemely active toddlers

at 5, at 7 ... at 8 and it didn't mellow out??... ... seriously, I'm so scared

my crazy 17m was climbing with a 5 and 7 year old today. I was terrified he climb that high, I'm afraid of heights!!!!! He copied them exactly, every jump, move... then he hung from monkey bars and started swinging at 17m ... I'm terrified for the future, I'm so not the athletic type.

I think though, I discovered a little "trick" today...
I noticed that when we went to my parents they had the CAC at 68 degrees and it was chilly, he seems so calm there. So I'm going to have to freeze him if I need a break...