In an effort to keep things even, I'm now spotlighting Malcom (I'm all about fairness). Well, he pooped in the tub tonight and while I debated running and getting the camera to document, I decided cleaning up was the greater priority seeing as how he was already picking up pieces of poop and all the tub toys were being contaminated. So, the topic of discussion is something far less exciting, but every bit as concerning... his recent mood. My once mellow, and usually very happy Malc is changing. He is getting crankier. One minute he's content, the next he's on edge. The tiniest thing can set him off-- handing him the wrong color of sippy cup or asking him to sit down. Quite frankly, it's getting tiresome. Admittedly, most of our trouble occurs in the kitchen. As many are aware, Malcom loves to eat and always has. This is fine, but lately his lack of patience when it comes to eating is not fine. If I even dream of holding the sandwich while he takes a bite, or putting a hot dog in the microwave for a whole 20 seconds (heaven forbid) it sends him into hysterics. Consequently, mealtimes have become my least favorite part of the day. The bright side to all of this, I suppose, is how happy he is when he is eating, and seemingly moreso if he has managed to obtain the food himself. Even while strapped in his seat he can somehow manage to get objects placed clear across the table. It's pretty impressive. I turn my head for a few seconds (ok, more like leave the kitchen for 5 minutes) and he has managed to get ahold of Asher's bowl of yogurt. Or while I'm upstairs he goes downstairs, gets into the fridge, opens a package of tortillas, and takes a few bites (6 torillas thick I might add). What a little stinker. I'm just grateful he has something that always brings him so much joy:) Love you Malc.
4 comments:
Malcky, I love you like you love food...even better. xoxo Auntie
What else can I say, except I love that little kiddo!!! And....do you ever feed that kid???????
I'm totally joking. Sophie was the same way and was NEVER patient enough to wait while I made food. But she never would go into the fridge to find food herselft. That is too funny.
oh, and p.s. in that picture where Asher is attempting his bike jump....is that a for sale sign I see in the background in front of your house??????
Ok, all I have to say is..Spencer is a eat-a-holic too!! There is something about the 2nd kid I guess, they don't think that you feed them enough or fast enough! Also, Spencer has changed his mood also, he is crankier and he whines/yells when he wants his food..what are we gonna do?
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