Tantrums

I figured I better document at least one of Clara's tantrums. They happen multiple times a day. Usually they only last a minute or so, and then she is quickly on to something else. Other times, they go on and on and on... and that means NAP TIME.


This recent one happened to be in the bath time. She was gulping and coughing on the water - but still refused to ease up. The reason? I turned the water off. Rude right? She throws things when she gets mad. It could be a plate of food, a toy, a cup of juice... really, it's whatever is in her hand at the time. This time - it was the closest thing to her in the tub - the binoculars.

And then she usually hits at the air... with this really MAD face.

So what did I do next (besides continue to take pictures, ha). I got her out. And of course, that lead to more tantrums.

After clawing at the door - she ran her naked little buns into my room and threw herself to the floor. Very Dramatic. Very Intense.

I then wrapped her kicking body up in towel, and did my best to get her diaper and PJ's on with out having to use brut force to hold her down. We turned off the lights, turned on the sound machine, grabbed her baby and blanket and rocked in her chair for ummm 30 seconds... she really wanted nothing to do with me, comfort of a mom? please... she wanted the comfort of her bed. Great. Fine. Have what you want. I love you sweet girl (ok, not so sweet)... GOOD NIGHT.