I never thought I'd do it/I've made a huge mistake

[michieu129]

No way are you a mom failure!! Just hang around that class for a while. Lots of those moms will have that exact day you just had at some point.
Your DS will adjust to the class and routine as well.
Jack still doesn't do circle time all the time at his class and he has been going since he turned 1! He does his own thing like 75% of the time. My MIL said it best: "Some kids are just leaders not followers." Hahaha....I mean, we all wish our kids would listen and participate correctly but hey, it is what it is! Especially at this unpredictable age.
Jack actually just started hitting in the class last week. Always fun! But again, it happens. Jack was once the victim of a hair puller. I didn't judge the mom. They go through phases. Some uglier than others-this one is ugly and I am trying my best to prevent and correct.
And, as for the other Moms....screw them! Like I said, they will have their turn with a badly behaved child at some point-if they haven't already.

[TheEleventhHour]

You are not a mom failure! Toddlers can be evil little creatures. DS has been in daycare and interacts with other kids well in that setting but we've never done a class before. I feel like he'd be the "bad" kid too but not because he's actually bad just because he needed to get used to the environment. I totally understand your feelings. I have definitely cried/had many beers when DS has a bad toddler day.

And totally screw judgy moms. Like their children haven't had their moments. And that woman who said that about his name is a jerk.

[hikingmama222]

You are not a failure! DD's friend invited us to "take your friend to class" day at gymnastics last month. DD didn't sit still for a second. We registered her for gymnastics and it starts next Saturday, it's going to be interesting to see how she does. She's not the best at following directions, she wants to do what she wants to do.

I can't believe that mom said that about his name. So rude.

[brachysira]

My kid is the worst one every single time. We just keeping doing things. Maybe I am insane. She is getting some better, and she ALWAYS does better the more time we go to a class. So there's hope. Some places there are snottier moms that others. One person switched to our nature class from the morning one just for that reason. You just have to try try try.

[sep509bride]

I've taken DD to two 6-week rounds of gymnastics for toddlers, and she's currently in her 5th week of swimming class. Each time I am amazed at how she changes from the first week to the last week. I think it's a good idea to give it some more time and see what happens. Also, sharing is hard, and I think all toddlers struggle with this!! (The trampoline especially!) Good luck, and stay calm if you can! I know that is easier said than done.

[sep509bride]

Also, remember that your LO is at the young end of the 2-3 age range. I think there's a big difference between 2 and 3 when it comes to following directions, so your expectations can't be the same.

[brachysira]

Along the lines of "young end..." We went to a playdate with a ton of kids and there was one child who was a July 12 toddler. She looked like the "big kids" and did everything they did. She drank from an open cup without any help, dyed eggs, went to the potty, talked in full sentences with contractions and all, and listened to her mom, who told her to share. Maybe she was exceptional, but I hope that's just what a few more months of growing up can do.