The joys of terrible two's!

Rough start to what I pray is going to be an outstanding day! My son decided that he didn't want to go to daycare this morning. After fighting him for 10 minutes just to get him in his car seat (kicking, crying & screaming!), I finally got him buckled in. He cried the whole 15 minute drive to daycare. He has been testing all of those who care for him lately. Yesterday, he decided not to help put up his bedding at daycare by turning his back on his sitter. He sat down and rebelliously said "No!" to her after numerous attempts to get him to help out. My little helper saying "no!" doesn't sound right. He's always been willing & ready to help out so this came as a shocker to me. I know this week has been busy. Very busy. He was with his dad for two days, then when he was supposed to be home with me, I worked an extra shift at work (because Christmas is coming up....) so he spent the evening with his Pa & Gran but came home with me for the night. The next day, we had church. Then the next day (last night) I had class so he got to spend more time with Pa & Gran. I promised him that tonight would be mommy/baby night with no distractions. I plan to put my phone in another room so that we won't have the distraction of calls or angry birds. My heart belongs with my little man. He is all I've ever dreamed of! I pray that this little bout will go quickly. I want this year to be known as more of a 'Terrific Two' instead of a terrible two. I wanted to cry after I dropped him off this morning. I know that he is in good hands but I want to be home with him today. Single parenting is a tough job & when your child acts out due to one thing or another, it can be so painful. I will not plan so many activities in one week EVER again! My boy needs me.