"The Trying Threes"

OK, I have heard about the terrible two's, but someone has forgotten to fill me in on the" Trying Threes"!! I have read about all the developmental milestones that a three year old will achieve but why hasn't anyone shared with me the absolutely aggravating stage of the "TRYING THREES". People with older kids all say, "Yeah Trying threes are trying!! What, why have I not heard about this. I thought three was going to be rosy. Maybe it's just my child but god help me. What is going on? Sometimes I wonder, is it because of all the changes with the move and that we are not settled into a home yet. Is he acting out because he has no control over anything else so he has to control what he can, or is he just trying to age me ten years? Or is it all of the above. All I know is Keaton has moments where he is normal, sweet easy going Keaton and other times where he is demanding , defiant, and just down right aggravating. He defies everything I say, and challenges everything I do. Argh. I know he has been through alot and we have to be patient but I am just letting all you moms out there who have not heard of the "Trying Threes" , beware three has lot of great times but watch out for the head spinning moment ( your child's or yours!). I guess this is all part of parenting, every stage is exciting and new and some you hope pass more quickly than others. This stage Keaton is in I hope passes VERY Quickly!!!