My darling child has been a wretch for the last month and a half. It started in the beginning of June; just wretchy behavior. Crying, screaming, can't leave the room. He had about four or five really great days last week and it was like "Thank God, my child is back" but that all dissolved by the weekend. He has his moments during the day when he can entertain himself and such but so often, he is just in a "bad mood". I realize he may be teething but JEEZ! Also, he seems to be testing me. He will scream while my husband or I feed him as if it's not quick enough. I am trying desperately not to raise a spoiled brat. As a substitute teacher in preschool and elementary, I see my share of brats and I refuse to make him a problem for his future teachers. HELP??!!! Thank you!
Hi H.,
Sweety, just be patient; and don't give in! It is a phse, that will quickly pass; and keep in mind what you said about spoiling. Prayers work for me! Good luck!
Kathy
Hey Mommie,
Its much easier to understand after you have already been through it...... But just relax, everyone has their days, or WEEKS, just ride the waves.....it doesnt stop. Understand, they have off days just like we do but they dont know what it is. I bet it could be scarry for them and frustrating because they dont know why they feel so yucky, angry, scared, teething, etc. Its very tough sometimes i know. (I have a 3 yr old that has a cold and would not get off my hip yesterday ALL DAY) AS a loving mommy as you are, you will not raise a brat, just love him up to raise a confident self assured little boy!
Good luck!
Ps, love your website, I checked it out a long time ago.
K.
H.,
As the previous post said, it's a phase and one that you'll probably have to ride out... SORRY! Give him cuddles, but continue to give him individual time to play, etc... it's important. I guess he's just letting you know he's done with that and needs Mommy time again. I'm a teacher, too (high school) and have that fear that I may spoil our child(ren). I think with the knowledge of the consequences (and what it looks like) that we have, we will be more aware of this and raise children that aren't "brats!" LOL
Good luck!
T.
Mom to Katelyn, 20 months
EDD Baby Boy, 12/07/07
Hey H.,
Has he started crawling yet? If not, give him the opportunities to learn it! I bet he is ready to be more mobile. Once he starts crawling/ cruising/ walking, he'll be a different person!
Hugs,
M.
