Who doesn't love a temper tantrum? Oh, right! EVERYONE!! Since moving into our new home about a month ago, Little Man D has decided to have an opinion about everything. While it is exciting to see him learn and interact, his tantrums when all does not go his way are painful to say the least. D will go so far as to walk across the room to try and hit you when he's mad! It's almost comical since it's not like he could do much damage. You aren't allowed to laugh though, they covered that in Parenting 101. After googling things like "toddler hits" and "toddler won't take nap" about 500 different ways, I have learned nothing. There is no real advice. Just inane comments like "walk away," "ignore it," or my personal favorite "speak to him in a calm voice and ask him if he is frustrated." Ummm, no shit he's frustrated. Seeing as his English is limited to describing some household items, I doubt we can have a frank discussion about why his cracker breaking in half warrants a serious meltdown. Plus if you get down to his level to talk to him, he tries to slap you in the face. Ahhh, kids!
That leads to another dilemma. People are starting to ask about baby #2. How does anyone have the desire to add another baby into the mix? The only time it seems like a good idea to me is if he's been an angel all day and then mommy has a few drinks that night. In the cold light of day, however, my sanity returns and I realize I barely control the one child. Supermarkets, daycare drop off, even walks down the street can all have hidden minefields waiting to explode. How do you grocery shop with two trying to either commit suicide by jumping out the front end or screaming at you because they are infants and that's what infants do?? Maybe when LMD is bigger, it will seem like a good idea but right now major props to parents who do it.
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