So I have neglected to post for about a week now. Here is the excuse equation: Skyler sick = Skyler cranky. Skyler cranky = Skyler tired. Skyler sick + cranky + tired = tired momma. I'm sure you understand. :)
So with a tired boy comes all sorts of fun momma drama. Let me admit something real quick. Skyler pinched me on my arm (not on purpose) when I was trying to put him down the other day and I... yelled. It was that sensitive underarm on the upper part of your arm. It was ROUGH. It wasn't ok for me scream but it was a reaction. I didn't even think twice about it. So going forward, I am totally working on my reactions because it scared the crap out of Skyler. Jesse D would be all over that.
Speaking of screaming, Skyler has discovered how to do this. All. The. Time. And I mean, someone give this kid a gold medal because he is a champ screamer. I have tried my best not to react in a negative fashion but when your ears are about to fall off and there is a significant amount of hair that has been pulled out of your head, you start to get a little agitated. Ok REALLY agitated. I start to get a little tick and my head goes to the side and my eye starts twitching and before you know it there is smoke blowing out my nostrils and my ears. And I say, "Ok, buddy, let's not scream.. let's whisper or blow raspberries." And how does he respond? "AHHHHHHHH" and smiles. What a stinkpot. But wow do I love him. I can't help but laugh inside when I think about it later. IN the moment, on the contrary, I am beyond pissed. I mean.. when did my little baby turn into a toddler?? I read up on this topic and found that he is simply practicing his vocals. I can tell you one thing, he is totally ready for his concert, because he's been practicing for weeks, friends. WEEKS.
Anyone have any suggestions? Is it just a phase??
In the meantime, I will be here, earplugs in toe. :)
Have a great day!
Ok so hear is what we did when it came to Jack screaming. I totally understand your ears can only take so much of bloody murder screams! Usually we just let him scream if we were at home but, if we were out we would tap him on the mouth and told him dont scream. He didnt really like it at first but, no one wants to be the mom with the screaming kid. ya know? After a little while he learned not to scream or if he would we would do the same and he stopped. Sometimes he would be surprised and would start crying but, that attention I was willing to get I guess to teach him when the its ok to scream. lol Even though they are small they pick up on things very very quickly. Which Im sure you have noticed already! Jack loves to push my buttons and he knows it! And dont worry i do the same thing when Jack pinches me or hits me hard. I hate that I overreact too. I did today! But he dropped a pot lid on my ankle bone. Still not a reason to yell but man did that hurt!
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