Telling a 3 yr old boy to calm down...

So, it has been quite a day. My son turned 3 years old today. I need some advice. He loves to play and have fun, which is wonderful and totally fine, however, he so many times gets way too wild. I have tried warning him when I see the signs of him going too far and I say, "David, you need to calm down; you are starting to get too excited." I have tried distracting him, however this kid is so stubborn when he knows what he wants :) I have tried explaining to him the consequences of his actions and the reason/importance/difference of inside play and outside play. He doesn't seem to understand any of it. Plus, when he starts getting too wound up then his younger sister tends to follow.

So, I know I am not the only Mom out there who has been through this. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions, advice, solutions, or etc anyone may have that could help and/or has worked for you.

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!

Here is a salad recipe that is perfect for this day!

Strawberry and Feta Salad AllRecipe.com Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup slivered almonds

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp honey

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1/4 cup raspberry vinegar

2 Tbsp tablespoons brown sugar

1 cup vegetable oil

1 head romaine lettuce, torn

1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced

1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

 

Directions

1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the almonds, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and set aside.

2. In a bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, raspberry vinegar, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil.

3. In a large bowl, toss together the toasted almonds, romaine lettuce, strawberries, and feta cheese. Cover with the dressing mixture, and toss to serve.

Hope you Enjoy! Let me know!