Feb 14 2009
A Triumphant Toddler Morning
Just a quick post this Saturday to note that son #1 (2 years old) went all morning this morning without a single tantrum! The fits started a couple of months ago but were relatively few and far between until I left for the hospital to have son #2. The change in routine didn’t seem to suit him well and we have been dealing with it since we got back.
In truly heart-breaking form he asked me for several days after I got home if I was going back to “the other house” (for some reason this is what he called the hospital). For the three days I was gone having the c-section and recovering he apparently acted okay but hardly ate a thing. Since my return with baby brother he has been incredibly affectionate with his brother but pretty difficult with us.
Last night I was able to read him his books and put him to bed myself and this morning he was in great spirits all morning long! I know these things cycle but what a triumph to get through an entire morning without any screaming or crying craziness.
My daughter as well! She’s 3 years old and was 2 when I had my second daughter. Ever since her birth, my 3 year old has been giving me such a hard time with everything. She’s been throwing tantrums, acting out, not wanting to sleep, it’s terrible! It may be adjustment or wanting more attnetion, i don’t know. My daughter #2 is a year old now and my 3 year old is still acting that way.