I have always said that Megan is high spirited, which she so is. But does high spirited mean NEVER stopping? This kid would NEVER go to sleep if I didnt put her down at night. Ive even tested it. She has stayed up until 1 in the morning without even flinching.

Shes always moving. She doesnt sit still..jumps from toy to toy. Shes either always running, jumping, climbing, screaming, yelling, getting excited. I love her spirit, dont get me wrong but I truly think she is over the top.

I dont give her candy or chips so the sugar factor is out. Its making me so nervous..because even to get her dressed, I have to tell her to relax her body because shes just always moving, I cant even get her feet into her socks. There is no snuggling or cuddling..if I am on the couch with her trying to get her to sit still, watch something, etc..I usually wind up getting hurt because she climbs on me, switches her position 28947348 times. Shes always elbowing me, accidentaly hitting me, etc.

I know 2-3 year olds are ROUGH. I know they have energy but I have never seen anything like her (and I was a preschool teacher!!) Theres never down time with Megan. Its so tiring. Its constant all day movement and stimulation and I dont know what to do to calm her down. Has anyone dealth with this? Does anyone know any books I can read about dealing with it? I know one of the major things they recommend is a diet change but she eats NOTHING so that would be virtually impossible for me to do. I love that my little girl is so spunky but sometimes I would love if she would go in the other room and just relax. Just give me 2 minutes. I am going non stop every moment she is awake..she doesnt nap anymore by the way.

Anyone have any suggestions??