let it all out, these are the things i can do with out, come on! i'm talking to you! come on!
remember that song? did i just show how old i really am? probably. anyhow, today's topic...screaming, screeching, and squealing.
there is definitely good screaming and bad screaming...i think most of us moms can vouch for that and probably any one with half a brain. i love the sweet giggles, squeals, and occasional scream of delight, but the angry screeching like a rabid barn owl...(if owls could get rabies, which i highly doubt) i can totally "do with out".
i am convinced that when i am being screamed at that kade is telling me off, and i'm pretty sure he isn't saying nice things in that little baby head of his. sometimes you can even make out some dadada's duuuu duuuuuuu's and glug glug's in the midst of the tirade.
when did he become so verbal??
obviously i have a child that is going to speak his mind. that being said, what to do??
i believe it is never to early to teach you child manners, compassion, and kindness, nor do i think it is ever too early to teach them that their actions have consequences good or bad.
kade has now learned that when he screams at me, he is going to be put in a quiet place (pack and play or his room) with a quiet activity (book, blanket, stuffed toy) until he stops. at first he got even more angry, and still does...however, the screaming fits are becoming shorter and shorter lived. thank goodness!
i think i may have done something right! maybe, i am figuring this mom thing out a lot better than i thought i was after all.
