Top Ten Reasons Raising a Spirited Child is Fun

I have never kept it a big secret that Destructo is a very spirited child.  I also have never hid the fact that spirited is just a term for pain in the butt.  I could not ask for a better child in certain aspects such as when we are out and about even if nap time is skipped or it is hours past a meal.  He just goes with the flow and is a happy camper.  He loves being bye bye.  But he has a temper the size of Texas, a stubborn streak a mile wide, quite the dramatic flair, is very determined, doesn't sleep well, and likes things to be done in a very specific order.

So what are my top ten reasons for thinking life with a spirited child is more fun?

1)  There is always something to laugh at.  Yesterday for example, Destructo decided to throw a temper tantrum because we wouldn't let him rip the blinds off the vacation rental's door.  Because he wasn't getting his way, he decided to show us by bashing his head into the ceramic tile floor.  He sure showed us.  ::eye roll::  But even when I am not laughing at his tantrums, he already has a pretty good sense of humor.

One of many tantrums

2)  I am positive that I will be a much better mother the second time around because of all the tactics I have learned from dealing with Destructo.  For example, warning him before we have to transition from one activity to another or learning that good byes have to be taken slow to prevent a melt down.

3)  He notices things that I never see and is quite sure to point them out.  Bugs, clouds, cracks in the sidewalk.  He sees everything.

4)  You have to admire sheer determination.  As an adult, this habit should serve him well when it comes to jobs and a career.

Climbing the slide even after he fell 

5)  I am learning more patience than I have ever had  in my entire life.  You have to be patient when you are raising a child that tests your physical and emotional limits daily, sometimes hourly.  But hey, this is a good thing as I have always said patience is not my strong point.

6)  He is or tries to be very persuasive.  Right now, this is a bit of a problem since I really don't need to be persuaded by a not even two year old on a daily basis, but oh does he try.  But the way I see it, if I raise him to be a Godly, caring, just man, he could use those powers of persuasion for good.  He can help others around him to see the right choices to make and encourage others to follow his actions.  This can only make his small part of the world a better place.

7)  His lack of sleeping leads to snuggle time at night.  And with a spirited child, snuggle time is few and far between.  In fact, just this morning Mr. Destructo asked me if Kai was feeling okay since he laid in bed with us and cuddled for nearly a half an hour while affectionately rubbing our arms and faces.  Even as a very young infant around 2 months, you had to hold Destructo facing away from you so he could see everything.

Our attempt at newborn pictures. Destructo would not sleep.

8)  He is very analytical and studies everything.  This will be an awesome trait to have as an adult and will help him to always make the right choices.  Of course this can also lead to indecision as it does regularly with me. :)  But hopefully Destructo will make a choice after studying all the options and stick with it.

9)  He has so much energy.  It is exhausting at times, but man if I can just learn to bottle it, I will be rich.  Rich I tell ya.  Plus hopefully he will grow up to be a highly motivated, energetic person.

10)  His laugh truly makes my day.  He doesn't get the giggles that often, but when he does it makes everyone around him laugh and brightens people's days.




"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6

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