Terrible Three's

Your going out of your mind
For now what can it be,
You've survived the first years
But, now its terrible at three.

Always getting into everything
Never seems to tire a bit,
Can't accept a no for an answer
Without a blown out fit.

Bedtime's get much shorter
Never again is even a nap,
You just want to sit and relax
Not with a toddler jumping on your lap.

You've decided to just give in
There's no way to wish this war,
Just quietly keep asking yourself
Why can't she just turn four.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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Jordan Avatar
February 5, 2009 at 6:17 PM
Jodie - I just wanted to say congratulations on having your poetry featured this week – God Bless, MJ
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February 3, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Congratulations on your excellent poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol
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February 2, 2009 at 8:33 PM
Congratulations on your lovely poetry being featured this week..God Bless you and best wishes to you in your writing*Tyesha
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February 2, 2009 at 1:39 PM
Very simple poem; but really funny because this is a pretty clear image of how children are at that age.
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February 2, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Congratulations Jodie on "Terrible Three's" being featured. Thos threes are going to make for some great memories later. Vince
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February 1, 2009 at 4:19 PM
A lot of parents will relate to this one. Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. Wishing you continued success with your writing. Karen
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February 1, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful poetry being featured this week. Love, Shar
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