In the pictures below, the one of him coming off the slide was about two minutes before the meltdown began. Fortunately I had my wonderful friend Carol with me to give me her very understanding support. She has been through it also.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Temper Tantrums and Regression
Part of the life of a two year old. And that life is getting rough at times. If we are not out all day, we are definitely gauranteed at least a couple of melt downs and tantrums. And even if we are out, it doesn't gaurantee a day without a tantrum. Our days are full of fun. We read books at the library, go on the slide at the park, if Elliot isn't too scared that day, and we ride on the train so we can see the dinosaurs everytime we go to Disneyland, which is usually once a week. Elliot can be so animated and happy. He sings and dances and loves to talk. Boy, does he love to talk . But lately, if he doesn't get what he wants when he wants it, he screams, and then when he gets in trouble and is told to calm down and stop freaking out, he screams and cries even louder. The tantrums seem to have started on Friday (not the thirteenth) the 20th, because he wasn't allowed to take his shoes and socks off at the park. I normally pick my battles pretty well, but not letting him take his shoes off was a battle I should have never taken on. In the end he was in his carseat hysterical, with the air conditioning on and I was sitting on a park bench a few feet away from the car.
In the pictures below, the one of him coming off the slide was about two minutes before the meltdown began. Fortunately I had my wonderful friend Carol with me to give me her very understanding support. She has been through it also.
In the pictures below, the one of him coming off the slide was about two minutes before the meltdown began. Fortunately I had my wonderful friend Carol with me to give me her very understanding support. She has been through it also.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Another day at California Adventure
A busy day at Disneyland, so we went to California Adventure. It was only my second time and I still don't know my way around, so it was great having Hailey Kay and Kathleen there to show us around. My favorite things were the amazing corn dogs and Crush, the turtle from Nemo's show. He was very clever and entertaining, and nice and cool on a hot day.
Hailey after we bumped into her.
Elliot hugging Hailey while we waited for The Crush Show.
Elliot and Mommy in Flick's Fun Fair Land
Elliot doing what he calls "Cheeks" instead of kissing me.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
California Adventure
We had to get a picture of The Dinosaur Sunglasses Shack.
Carol and Danny on the Bumper Cars.
We liked this ride!
The Ladybug ride, that freaked Elliot out.
It was like the teacups, but you couldn't keep it from spinning.
Catching Up...
So my plan was to do a diary update of last week, because I'm sure we were busy, but I honestly cannot remember. I thought you were supposed to be in your 50's or at least your 40's before you start suffering from CRS. Oh well, I have it.
*Updated, these are now almost 2 weeks old. I was having technical difficulties with my photo editing software.
Thursday- Friday January 29th/30th
What I do remember was Elliot had his first kid sleepover here at our house. We had Hailey Kay over Thursday night and then went to The Aquarium of the Pacific. Hailey was great! We read stories, sand our songs and then the kids went to bed. I was happily surprised that Hailey was no problem at all. She is only 3 1/2, and she didn't cry or get upset in the least. It was our wonderboy Elliot who couldn't quite handle the change. So Hailey Kay slept with me, and Lee slept in Elliot's room. Elliot was very happy when he woke up in the morning to find Hailey awake and ready to play.
What I do remember was Elliot had his first kid sleepover here at our house. We had Hailey Kay over Thursday night and then went to The Aquarium of the Pacific. Hailey was great! We read stories, sand our songs and then the kids went to bed. I was happily surprised that Hailey was no problem at all. She is only 3 1/2, and she didn't cry or get upset in the least. It was our wonderboy Elliot who couldn't quite handle the change. So Hailey Kay slept with me, and Lee slept in Elliot's room. Elliot was very happy when he woke up in the morning to find Hailey awake and ready to play.
We had a fun time at the aquarium, touching sharks and watching 3d movies about keeping our oceans clean and safe for the animals and fish that live there. Elliot refused to wear the paper glasses, but seemed to enjoy it anyway. It is so fun to watch Elliot have so much fun with his friends, talking, playing, laughing and hugging.
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Us at Kathleen and Hailey's house after the Aquarium
Wednesday January 28
Elliot and I got to go to Sophia's 4th Birthday Party. Her Mom, Steph, throws the best parties. There were plasma cars, bikes and all sort of other cars, including a pink Barbie battery powered jeep to play on. There was one refrigerator completely stocked with Diet Coke, juice boxes, and 2 Buck Chuck. We had pizza na dirthday cake and Elliots favorite was the stamps that were in the goodie mailbox, so he could have frog tattos all over his arms and face. Any day together with our friends is a great day!
My beautiful and sweet friend Steph
3 Little Love Birds
My little butterfly
Elliot and I got to go to Sophia's 4th Birthday Party. Her Mom, Steph, throws the best parties. There were plasma cars, bikes and all sort of other cars, including a pink Barbie battery powered jeep to play on. There was one refrigerator completely stocked with Diet Coke, juice boxes, and 2 Buck Chuck. We had pizza na dirthday cake and Elliots favorite was the stamps that were in the goodie mailbox, so he could have frog tattos all over his arms and face. Any day together with our friends is a great day!
My beautiful and sweet friend Steph
3 Little Love Birds
My little butterfly
Just a random picture of Elliot at home having breakfast in his butterfly wings
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