A day doesn't go by lately without Ella getting really mad about something. And her anger is usually directed at me.
Today:
She forgot her Diego DVD at home and didn't notice until we were at daycare. She was so loud in her rage that Beth heard her inside Daycare before we even opened the door. I tried explaining that this was her job to remember her "extra" items and then I left. I called from the road and she still didn't want to talk to me but did call me at work and was fine.
Whining and crabby at home while getting ready.
10/7/08
Got mad at me because I didn't carry her at Elizabeth's school. I guess she was telling me she wanted me to carry her and then got mad at me outside because I wouldn't go back in to carry her from the point where she wanted me to. I was holding her outside though. Then Reenie drove by and offered to take Ella but she said no. Elizabeth went though and Ella and I went shopping. Todd met us for dinner. Ella was very sweet and well behaved.
In the morning: Was yelling at me when I woke her up for the day. So, I told her I was going to get ready and when she was done yelling to come into my room. She never stopped so I had to force her to get ready and then we were late and missed her bus so I drove her to school. She was very sweet there too.
10/6/08
I am sure there was something but I don't remember the details.
10/5/08
Ella was crabby at lunch with Reenie and Cindy. So much so that Reenie was surprised. So, that got me thinking. Has Ella's crabbiness to me gotten worse or have I gotten used to it?
Don't get me wrong. Her crabbiness and rages are a minor part of the day but I am wondering if its more than I realized. So, maybe I'll start a crabby/rager journal for Ella. That might help me figure it out.
My guesses right now:
1. Frustration with communication (is in speech therapy)
2. Testing the waters to make sure I will always come back (an adoption thing)
3. Feels my stress from other unrelated things (I am trying to make that better)
4. Being a 3 year old. I hear 3 is the new 2.
5. Doesn't want Mom to go on vacation next week. (The girls are staying with Grandma Jo and Uncle Jerry and will have a blast)
4 comments:
Joan,
My vote is "all of the above." :-)
You have a very smart daughter and she is testing you. I know you are a great role model and are showing her the true meaning of love and family. Hang in there. Think of all the great stories you can tell her with when she's older! Greta.
I have no great advice, just want to offer my support and if there is anything I can do for you - let me know!
Having had all of those and every one of them is different and the ages my friend I would say all of the above and if she is anything like Sarah these girls are smart as a button...lol... you'll just have to get thru it. ;-)
Blessings
Angie
Well, 3 is the new 2 as far as I am concerned! And I agree that it is probably a combination of all of those things. I hope you have a fun, relaxing vacation! You are a great Mom Joan, don't forget it!
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