Terrible Threes

Landon has been in a funk lately. He wants to wear what he wants whether it be his choice of clothes from the closet (which happens to be hand me down shirts from an 8 year old) or the shoes that were also passed down from his cousin that are many sizes too big. And it just not worth the fight... but I have to say, he is looking pretty rough lately. The boy in "Big Daddy" comes to mind. In addition to his urge to choose his own clothes, he wants to make ALL decisions all-by-himself. Our nights have turned into how to avoid a conflict that could result in a huge tantrum. Tonight did not go so well. We had a great walk down to the park. We packed up snacks and both boys ate and drank and we talked all the way down. They ran. They climbed. They slid. They had a great time and then we ventured home. Then came shower time. Landon decided that a shower was not on his "to do" list. And so it happened - crying...screaming...kicking. Andy had to hold him in the shower and wash him while he proceeded to hit Andy. He was put to bed immediately - no show, no snack, and no bedtime story. I am just wondering if this is going to be a blue print of our days, weeks, even months to come. I pray not.