Today's Meltdown

From May 2010

This was because I told her it was time to shower.  She got sent to her room to sit on her bed until she was ready to be nice. 

From May 2010

Attack of the Drama Princess

(the Princess, because in our house, she's the Princess, and I'm the Queen :))

It's been a frustrating couple of days of temper tantrums.  Of cries of "Mine, Mine, MINE!!!", meltdowns at everything.  It all boils down to her throwing a tantrum whenever she doesn't get her way.  I know that's normal for her age, but it's out of the ordinary for her. 

(I will post a picture later if/when she has another meltdown.  During her meltdowns this morning, I was unable to think past my frustration to get a pic). 

I hope this phase ends quickly.  I can take a little drama, but the tantrums evoke really bad emotions in me....

I love this age!

From February 2010

At least this moment was fun. It's been a trying few days filled with cuteness and tantrums. Drama, Drama, Drama.

Yesterday I was exhausted from working. Imagine my surprise, confusion, and irritability when my sweet, charming daughter threw a 30 minute tantrum because I wouldn't let her play with a AA battery. Yes, seriously. A battery. She cried for an hour after spilling spaghetti on her Snow White dress up. Today at least, I was more philosophical about the tantrums...it's amazing how much my perception can change on a full night's sleep. Tonight's major tantrum was because I wouldn't let her sleep in her "poopy-dot" (polka dot) pants, and I took the "bown" (bow) out of her hair. The bow was red with polka dots too...she's really into polka dots these days, and her polka dot jammies are in the laundry. I have been warned many times about "girl drama", but it seems it is starting to hit full force in our house...

On the upside, we had great Parent-Teacher Conferences. Both boys are delights, nice, smart, and have TERRIBLE handwriting when rushed (which is most of the time ;)) Oh, well. I have other battles to fight with them, handwriting isn't one I choose. Eventually, they can type most things.

Kyle is busily finishing up his science fair project, and then we'll be doing his state report. Speaking of...if anyone can think of ANYTHING interesting about Michigan, let me know...because all I can think of is a crappy football team and a pretty big federal bailout that still took my car brand away (Pontiac).

I had a lot of fun today making invitations and candy (for party favors) for the baby shower my Mother in Law and I are throwing for my younger sister in law. (Thanks for the loan and tips Mindy...it worked great!)