Stinkers
Stinker #1
What's the deal with Max? If I hear "don't want to" come out of his mouth one more time, I think my head is going to explode. All of the sudden he has become so moody. He always has to be right by me or he freaks out. Even if he sees a picture where I'm holding Jack he'll start crying, saying, "No! Daddy hold Jack! Mommy hold Max!" I can't seem to explain to him that it's just a picture! And when he says, "don't want to" I have no idea why he's saying it. He's just saying it. I'm not forcing him to eat brussels sprouts or anything when he says it. He'll just be standing there, nothing around him, and start crying. I have three possible theories to explain his recent behavior. 1) Jack has become more difficult (see Stinker #2) so Max has become more difficult to compete for attention. 2) Max has a case of separation anxiety. Since Blake is all of the sudden gone so much, he thinks I might leave him too. 3) He's just two.
Stinker #2
Then, to add to all the "don't want to's" around the house, there is also a constant, loud, high-pitched, pterodactyl scream. My sweet baby is becoming a monster, always wanting to be held (to compete with his brother or separation anxiety?), crying and screaming when Max gets too close to him when he'd used to just keep playing or move away, and most recently, throwing food. When he throws his food, Max makes me put Jack in time out, because that's what used to happen to him. Surprisingly, Jack doesn't get it. Also, he is a very demanding eater. When he doesn't like what I've given him or wants some more, he screams and screams and screams. Thus, we've started some baby sign to help Jack communicate more effectively--"more" and "all done." So far I've seen no progress. This, however, is all a problem if Jack actually decides to eat. For the past 24 hours he has refused to eat. He still drinks his milk, but nothing else. Nothing. No jarred baby food of any kind. And no real food--no peas, beans, pancakes, grapes, peaches, bananas, strawberries, etc. Not even any cheerios. Just eat Jack!
I know, I know. Poor me. :) I read in one of my parenting books that separation anxiety is actually proof of a child's healthy relationship with his parent. Maybe one day if my head doesn't explode I'll be able to see it like that.
10 comments:
addi, that stinks for you. but i have to say this made me laugh because i can totally and completely relate. maybe not with the separation anxiety and the not eating issues (because my kids won't STOP eating), but with having stinkers. all i will say is when you have stinkers, be thankful there are two instead of three.
The only veggie Connor will eat is sweet potatos. On good days he will strawberries/grapes or watermelon. Everything else he spits out. He doesnt like sandwiches or quesadillas...I totally feel your pain. He favorite way to communicate is screaming or hitting. I feel like an awesome mom.
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This is the funniest post. I love the pictures. I can picture Max making you put Jack in time out and it makes me laugh. Not at you of course! :) How can you explode when you see that cute picture at the end?
That totally sucks! Do you remember when Hudson's separation anxiety was so bad he would bang his head on the floor or door when we left him in nursery? You'll make it through this!
If you need a diversion, call me and we can let the boys play again. Unless Max "don't want to."
Oh... Its so nice to hear that someone else is going through what I'm going through with Evie, I told Henry last night that I don't think I could handle another day with her. -- Good Luck, when I'm at my wits end I'll think of you and know I'm not alone.
the pictures are the best. wow. can't wait til this weekend:)
I can only say that your boys are at least adorable when they are stinkers! Maybe the lack of sound helps sway my decision.
No worries about the separation thing, I don't think I have gone pee by myself since I became a Mom... And I am sure the "Don't want to's" will be along at our house soon, since Berk's already mastered the everyday "NO!"
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Gotta love those "Sinkers"! At least you know they are related! Actually.... it all works out in the end! So, just enjoy it when you can.... and take a deep breath when you can't. It does get better! It is a good thing to be loved Addi!
What great photo's!
The pictures perfectly capture their emotions. My little stinkers still think it's funny to throw their food from their highchair and pour milk through the house despite timeouts and bribes. Sometimes they are lucky to be alive at the end of the day. Though, once they say, "kiss, kiss" I can't stay mad at them anymore.
Addi, you are about the best mom I know, so you better believe Max has a healthy relationship with you. I think your stinkers are edible.
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