My son just turned two in March. Here lately he has started up with "everything has to be a chase me game". When ever I need him, whether it be to change his diaper or what ever he will go around anything he can find... kitchen bar, dining rm table, trees out in the yard and if I want him, I have to chase him down. Most of the time he takes something he knows he's not supposed to have (like the phone). I try to keep these things out of reach, but his arms keep getting longer ( : I find my self getting very frustrated and angry at him for not listening, even though I know this is a pretty typical 2 yr old behavior. Do any of the moms out there that have dealt with this have any ideas to either get rid of this behavior or help me to not get frustrated.
I had to laugh when I saw this post....I have a 20 month old son who does the exact same thing...exact same thing..lol...I found that if I say hey Daven come here and let me change your diaper he says no and runs away...so I say...fine I dont wanna change your diaper..I'm not going to change it..so he says YES...and comes running to me and lays down..it's pretty amusing and at this point Im like ok whatever works..lol
Hello R.-
I didn't mean to laugh while I was reading your message, but it is just identical to my son. He is 2 1/2 yrs old and he loves to run. He also picked up this chase me game...especially when I need something that he has or for diaper changes.
Honestly, what I do is not chase him at all. He keeps watching me to see if I am going to chase him and I don't. I just say, "okay, I'm not chasing you." Usually he comes back in the room within 30 seconds. It's fun to him if theres somebody chasing him, but not so much fun if your running all alone.
Try it out!
Hi, R.--
My two-year-old daughter does this, too, especially when it's diaper-changing time or night-night time. I know that it's a game and I just treat it that way. I'll chase her around the dining room table a couple of times (since I really could have caught her the first time probably! :-)) and then I'll tickle her and cuddle for a minute and then she'll usually comply. It definitely takes a few extra minutes--especially if I'm trying to get ready for work in the morning!--but I just look at it as her being her ornery self and it's a way to play and have fun. I know that it's frustrating because it seems like he's defying you, but if you just play along for a couple of minutes, I'm sure he'll giggle and laugh and then do what you need him to do. Oh--and all phones, tv remotes, wallets, keys, etc. are "off-limits", but seem to get in her hands also. I just tell her that it's mommy's or daddy's and take it away from her. She knows that she's not supposed to touch these items, but tries to see what she can get away with--don't worry it's totally normal behavior.
Take care!!
oooh he's having so much fun LOL But seriously, you have to stop chasing him because that's exactly what he wants you to do. See if you can get him to come to you by walking the other way or doing something fun that seems to take your attention. Try not to get angry, they love it when you react (I know, easier said than done but if you keep in mind that he is just testing the world and it's your job to teach him how to obey, it helps to maintain a business-like attitude)...let us know how it goes!
Blessings,
Lynn
