Adam: " trade, trade" (referring to trading the green sippy for the blue one)
Nathan crying
Mom: " He does not want to trade. Just drink out of the green one."
Adam: "trade trade"
Nathan: "NO"
Mom: "Adam you always want the green sippy. "
Adam: "TRADE!!!"
Mom: " Adam. Stop."
Adam crying.
Nathan: "Trade Trade!"
Adam: "NO" (smiling)
Nathan giggles.
Mom ...just walking a way...deep breaths....
i recently read a little post from a mom on an e-listserv i subscribe to about "parenting mantras." i liked one enough that i ripped it off and use it myself. when things get tough and i feel the screaming coming on, i try to close my eyes, take a deep breath, and repeat to myself, "this is SO developmentally appropriate." unfortunately knowing that doesn't usually make it easier. but i guess it's a reminder to myself if nothing else :)
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