Comments on: The Toddler Laws Influence on Marriage

By: Friday Links Roundup: Clear the Red Tape Edition : The Faughn Family of Four

Friday Links Roundup: Clear the Red Tape Edition : The Faughn Family of Four — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:55:29 +0000

[...] 5. Since we are having a series on the family at Lebanon Road, I’m continually looking for good material. Zen Family Habits (thanks, Leah, for sharing this site!) has an humerous article with great application for couples. Enjoy “The Toddler Laws Influence on Marriage.” [...]

By: Friday Links Roundup: Clear the Red Tape Edition « The Faughn Family of Four

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:53:11 +0000

By: Liz

Liz — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:53:57 +0000

I have a 4yo and a 2yo…and a 6yo and a 3mo. It’s hard work but I must say we have a great marriage! :-) Thanks for the post. I often need to “Break it down” in all areas of life, tho not really my marriage.

By: Roblynn

Roblynn — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:36:05 +0000

Being married 30 years I can say without a doubt it is the hardest work you will ever do! It is just so much easier to be a toddler. After raising 7 toddlers I think I have regressed to their way of thinking in fact!

By: Dustin | Engaged Marriage

Dustin | Engaged Marriage — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:55:58 +0000

Well said, Corey! We also have a 4 year old and a 2 year old running around our place, and your Ten Toddler Laws certainly sum up about 99% of their actions. I agree with you that it’s their natural tendency to be selfish and try to proclaim all toys (except the broken ones) to fall under their rule.

However, we do see some special moments when our son (the older one) sees that his “sissy” is really sad, and he’ll actually share with her…for at a few minutes. They also give each other spontaneous hugs and kisses, and we like to use those times to think they have picked up a few healthy actions from watching us.

Those are the little things that make this parenting journey so worth it!

By: Craig

Craig — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:44:54 +0000

These laws are especially tough with two kids operating on them!

Marriage means more than yourself. You agree to take someone else in and give yourself to another. You no longer are “I” but “we.” Of course we sometimes forget so it’s great to see a reminder like this!