Miscellaneous

Anatomy of a tantrum

I don't want to jinx it, but Peach is still a good baby. Even with the addition of tantrums, bossiness, and refusal at times to sleep to her repertoire (oh, wait - she has always done that at times), she does continue to (mostly) want to please us. 

My problem is that her tantrums, when they happen, are so damn funny  - I want to pat her on the head and say, "it's so cute when you're asserting yourself!" But even I know that's not the "right" way to handle the situation, so I try not to let her see me snicker - and I take pictures instead. 

This tantrum was triggered by a slightly exasperated, "Peach, please get down from the chair."  Other triggers have been: "Please do not throw your toys,"  "It's time to get out of the tub,"  and "You have to wear a coat today."

Full post as published by The Menagerie on January 04, 2009 (boomark / email).