Tantrum
Maggie is cutting at least three teeth. On top of that, she has a cold. On top of that, she is fast approaching the age of two, and is thoroughly embracing toddlerhood and all of its screaming tantrums. These things combined means that I now have a deeply unpleasant child, and since she is so rarely like this, I don’t have any coping skills.
I can totally do the tantrums. Jonas was a champion fit thrower; it would take quite the act to top that kid. However, Maggie does have one thing Jonas never had. Maggie, and I assume this is a girl thing, has the highest pitched scream imaginable. I can do the thrashing, I can do the hitting, I can manage the head butting and yelling- but when that high pitched scream starts, I’d like nothing more than to drop her on her head, cover my ears and run for my life. And I think that’s a reasonable response.
I am so looking forward to her feeling better. She’s a really nice kid when she’s feeling better.
Girls are a delight. Just imagine her screams on a horror flick.
You could make your own…starring Miserable Maggie. Hope the babe feels better soon… for all your sakes.
Comment by Jen — November 8, 2006 @ 10:05 pm
Ear plugs
The orange industrial kind!
Comment by tj — November 8, 2006 @ 11:35 pm
I understand. My little (15 month old) boy has the same high pitched scream. Oy vey.
Comment by Goslyn — November 9, 2006 @ 9:48 am
Yeah, Cassie has the same thing lately. I tell you what! A cute sweet girl can become a monster in like a day with when that scream kicks in. I hope it is one of those quick phases!
Comment by Nina D — November 9, 2006 @ 2:01 pm
remember in Harry Potter - the screaming thingys, forget what they’re called - she’s one of those - maybe…. miss ya girl - and happy b-layed b-day!!
Comment by Lydia — November 10, 2006 @ 3:01 am
Yes I remember it well but its not just girls. One of my sons had a very high pitch scream, but he used it for happy and sad emotion. Moterhood, no set rules.
Comment by Soli — November 10, 2006 @ 3:41 pm