You have been testing Mommy and Daddy this week with your behavior. We went to breakfast this morning and you had a flat out tantrum while we were there and cried all the way home. Nothing made you feel better. I think the whole thing lasted a couple of hours. You were put in time out at least 6-7 times today because you did not get your way and threw a fit. Some examples: Did not want to eat at the restaurant or sit in your chair
Did not want to be held or touched
Did not want to eat lunch at the table
poured juice all over table (and laughed)
This evening you had a change though. You did as you were told most of the time. You ate dinner at the table with little resistance. You stood up in your chair and I told you to sit down or you would go to the corner and you did with no drama. You seem to understand that Mom is the boss again and what I say goes. I had been pretty lenient with you this past week because you were sick and boy did that get the best of me. I give in on one little thing and it becomes a power struggle. You are trying to figure out how to calm yourself down and control your emotions. This is a very trying time for you and we will get through it. I sure am glad you are easy to teach and respond well to structure. I am just glad you don't throw tantrums all the time.
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