The whining, the facial expressions that indicate he feels like he's going to die at any second, the tantrums, the outbursts, the throwing of the body down in the utmost dramatic fashion, etc. . . IT'S ALL GOTTA GO! WHEN DOES IT GET BETTER?
And what drives me even MORE nuts? The fact that he's a PERFECT LITTLE ANGEL at his preschool. I have talked to the preschool director and his teacher and they both tell me the same thing. . . "Oh, he's a model child, never gives us any problems." I don't get it. I hope this phase is over soon otherwise I will need to start taking up bad habits to help myself get through my days. (Mom, I'm JUST kidding!!!)
His only saving grace is that he is the cutest little 2 year old on the face of the earth. And, he gives the best hugs to get himself out of trouble. The boy is my little lover for sure. I guess I will keep him around a little longer. ;)
On to other weekend news. . . today we had fun at the park and then Airfest 2012! For those of you who don't know, the Tallahassee Airport puts this on annually. Well, not every year but they try to. Paul's dad has often times had his fighter jet on display and some race cars but this year we took a breather from working the event to just enjoying it. It was very very very hot out there but definitely enjoyable. The boys had a blast!
This morning we had fun at the park. . . the weather was much nicer at 9AM! The boys had fun with the geese. . . they were trying to imitate them. . . I should have taken video.
Well, that's my Saturday update. . . now for some FOOTBALL coming on shortly! GO NOLES!!!
Ok, first off, gorgeous boys! They are seriously beautiful! I really like these photos.
ReplyDeleteSecond, tantrums. Oh the tantrums. I feel your pain. Oliver is beginning to learn the art of the tantrum and it AIN'T pretty.
I remember when Miles was their age and he would literally bang his head against the floor when he didn't get his way. Whoa. Just whoa.
My advice, and it works but is hard. Ignore him. Tell him once that you love him and that he can be with you again when he is feeling better and then go about your business as if he was the same as a neighbors car alarm. There's nothing you can do about the alarm but ignore it and hope it goes away soon.
Tantrums are totally normal. You are not doing anything wrong. Try not to get upset, just be calm and keep smiling at him. He'll learn fast that tantrums don't work and he'll try better ways to get your attention.
Warning: This method (extinction) tends to cause an initial flare-up, the tantrums escalate to all new highs, before they die out completely.
Hope it helps!!!! Hang in there mama and I will see you tomorrow!!!!