but if you see him, will you please send him back home. This
is clearly not my mellow, laid back baby. This is some crazed screaming toddler, who somehow slipped into our house overnight. Today, just two weeks shy of his second birthday, we had his first official tantrum. One of those milestones I would have been fine with him skipping. I admit I was not prepared for the completely irrational craziness. We were getting ready to change him into his clothes from his pyjamas so we could go to the park. The moment my hand touched his pyjama top he came unglued and things went rapidly downhill from there. I won't give you all the gory details, mostly because I'm trying to block them from my mind. Let's just say there was a lot of high pitched screaming, many cries of 'Mitchie do it!', copious tears, and laying on the carpet naked because he refused to have his diaper put on. My pregnancy hormone ridden body was thrown off by all this emotion and my laughter somehow quickly became tears. Poor Lee was trapped between a screaming toddler and a crying wife. He's currently the only one in the house that can control his emotions. Mitchell's screaming and futile attempts to rip his clothing off continued for some time. Eventually he gave up, but now we know. We know what he's capable of. We've spent the day just waiting for him to go off again. He's like a little mood swing time bomb. He's lucky we love him a lot, and that most of the time he's quite charming, because I'm sure we're going to have to put up with a few more of these episodes before we're through.
Monday, February 16, 2009
I don't know where Mitchell is...
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Ahh yes. The switch from baby to toddler. It can be rather dramatic.
Now you know the danger of assuming any sort of mellowness is an inherit character trait and not just age-related. Many a 'quiet' baby has become a "handful" after the switch has been flipped.
Good luck friends! This is just the beginning, especially with a new babe on the way! (I say this in a cheerful tone...) Just remember that they do eventually grow out of it! (and become a tad bit more rational).
I feel your pain. I'm always exhausted after surviving a tantrum. Hang in there!
I can't believe he's only started this now! You've had a tantrum free toddler for far too long. Still it stinks and I'm sorry it came just a few months before you have another one. Just brace yourself for the first tantrum in a public place... those are even more fun.
so sorry! i hate this stage! it does get a bit better around 4. although, you will find every stage has issues. poor mitchell. have you tried reading "happiest toddler on the block?" that might help
Okay I read the post and then the comments and all I can think is...this is a daily thing around here and has been for a long time. Am I the only one? This just confirms my daughter is crazy. This is such a rare occurance for you guys it produces shock and awe? I'm feeling sorry for myself now. I'm trying to dig up some sympathy...nope sorry got none. You have had a little civil disturbance. We have WWIII here every day. Come over and see if it you want to feel better about your kid. :P
Well, I think the root cause of his unhappiness is that his mother (who has always been a good speller) spells "pajamas" "pygamas". It's very unsettling for a toddler to see his mother's mental acuity fading as a result of pregnancy. Brush up on your spelling and he'll snap right out of it.
It's a crazy thing isn't it? It's okay because the clouds will part and the sun will shine down on your lil angel again around 4! Sorry it takes a little while, but it will turn around. Toddlers are famous for, "I do it MYSELF!" Have fun!
Yep. Welcome to the 2s buddy!! Our sweet Cody has had a few 'moments'... and, not to be the bearer of bad news, but I'm still waiting for Nathan to enter the 'tad bit more rational' phase the Jayna has so glowingly referred to. Maybe when he comes back from his mission... ;)
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