I’ve quoted Aiden before, but now this is his favorite phrase. Especially when he’s been a huge stink. Once I get him calmed down and to act rationally he always says “Tank-oo Mommy” with a sheepish side glance.
I can’t tell if this is a good thing or a bad thing. It may be a bad thing since it means that he knows he’s out of control and is being manipulative, or it may be a good thing because he’s sincerely grateful to me for helping him get back on the ground without getting too grumpy in the meantime. Maybe it’s some of each.
I just want the out of control tantrums to end.
Here is some not-asked-for advice from Auntie Suzanne…you can take it or leave it (and it won’t hurt my feelings one bit!)
My E went thru tantrums too when she was a little itty-bitty girl. Our Doctor suggested that if they happened at home, to calmly pick her up, but her in the bathtub/shower and turn on the cold water….he said we could just pour cold water over too, but that made a mess outside the bathroom.
I did it….she was SO shocked, she didn’t even cry. She decided to have another tantrum a couple days later. When I went to pick her up, she immediately stopped…never had another tantrum from her.
Now V….that’s another story! LOL!
Love you five!!!!!