I love 3 year olds. They are just so trying to determine what they can and can't manipulate, and thinking they rule the world. I teach them every day and I totally love getting in that war of wills and giving them the consistency they need to realize that thinks will be OK when someone else is in charge. Most of my 3 year olds are also speech delayed and have parents who are not consistent, so it's a challenge, but so fun.
Sounds like you are doing the right thing... setting limits, being consistent. It's easy for me to do those things because I'm not related to my students, and I get to send them home after 3 hours. Living with it 24/7 cannot be fun, which is why most parents aren't consistent and have no limits. You're a good mom, and yes, it's tiring and probably crazy difficult while pregnant, but you're doing the best thing for your child.
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