Kenters

I feel a tad guilty when one of the boys is acting a bit out of control, and I silently think to myself, "I hope they are sick." What I mean by that is, I hope that there is an explanation to this behavior. I hope this isn't who they are, but rather how they are acting because they don't feel good.

Kent has been exceptionally difficult lately, and I have been looking for signs of physical discomfort. I figure if he were in pain, than that would be why he is throwing tantrums or throwing toys when he doesn't get his way.

The big "2" is only a few days away for Kenters, and the "terrible" adjective that usually proceeds this age, is ringing true. He is constantly throwing tantrums when I say "No". I usually walk away in hopes of sending him the message, "this tantrum is not going to get you want you want." Then I have tried time-outs, but he doesn't seem to fully grasp the fact that sitting in a chair is punishment. He smiles through the duration of his punishment, and the other day he giggled and said, "mommy pretty." On second thought, maybe he knows full well what he is doing!

Regardless, I have been attempting to figure out what has initiated this out of control behavior.

Finally, last night, the glorious happened. His nose began to run. I have never been so relieved to see snot in all my life. Maybe he is acting this way because he is sick, or has allergies, or is getting his two year molars. I hope I hope I hope!

I am praying that this recent behavioral digression is due to a physical issues, and that a brief stint of anitbiotic will fix him.

Unfortunately, I don't think there is an medication out there to cure the terrible twos.