Logie has a new way of expressing his affection for Dane. This involves tackling Dane, pinning him to the ground and smothering him with death-grip "hugs." Needless to say, Dane is not so happy about Logie's demonstrative ways. Not helping the matter is the fact that Dane has entered into a toddler angst phase. Oh, the woes of being 16 months old! Dane has taken to screaming fits. Oddly, he seems to be fixated on the bookcase that holds our DVD's. When he is in the throes of his despair, he wails while looking up at the DVD's and even desperately clutches at the bookcase as if it holds the solution to his unhappiness. We've tried letting him pick out DVD's, but this only offers momentary solace. Poor Danie! It's not so fun for mommy and daddy either. We're looking forward to the time when Dane outgrows this phase. Our pediatrician thinks he's just entered the Terrible Two's early. Does this mean he may outgrow the Terrible Two's before he actually turns two? Let's hope so.
Logie is completely oblivious to the pain he's inflicting
the boys with the taunting bookcase in the background
Nicole is unfazed by her brothers' strife
For us, this era was called the Black Out Phase and peaks when the kids are between 18 months to 2.5 You never know what you're gonna get when it comes to behavior. They might have taken a great nap and you think you're golden for the night, but alas, meltdowns are more prevalent than at nuclear plants. They might be completely exhausted from a long day and are the epitome of sunshine and rainbows with a faint detection of Mary Poppins' music in your head if you listen very closely. Weirdly illogical. There really is only one solution for you and Barton: wine. Um, not kidding here. Just realize that tomorrow is a brand new day and if you are still hearing Mary Poppins, well, then you clearly ingested something stronger than a nice Cabernet the night before! Good luck!
Posted by: Jen | August 10, 2007 at 12:37 PM
Thanks for the sage advice Jen! Nice to hear it from someone who's been there. Also, love the Mary Poppins comment!
Love, Lisa Ohhhh!
Posted by: Lisa George | August 10, 2007 at 01:06 PM