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| Breakfast – earlier this morning. Pre-tantrum. |
Please tell me you’ve been there.
Anywhere, any public place when your little one decides to …
throw a tantrum.
Today was the first time that Wyatt really, truly, had one.
And it was terrible.
I took him to storytime at the library –
a play group for tots 1 – 2 years.
We picked a spot, sat down, and it started.
Two seconds later Wyatt was going limp, throwing himself to the floor, and screaming.
I took him out of the room to cool down, and then brought him back in.
And the same thing happened.
So I took him outside again,
and brought him back in having the same thing happen AGAIN!
All of the mothers were looking at me like:
1) I was the worst mother in the world.
2) I had the worst child in the world.
Like they’ve never been there – like their child has never acted out.
And the worst part was – the instructor of the group announced to the room:
” if you have a fussy baby – you should leave.”
(Which was totally directed at Wyatt and I).
I was so embarrassed.
I want to be able to take Wyatt to things like this –
But he just wants to run free and play.
Can I really blame him for that?
Totally been there but that was really rude of the instructor. I would think that they would be a little more understanding of younger age tots because they truly don’t like to sit still. When I noticed this I knew it was time for Boom to have more interaction with kids her age but in a way that was most comfortable to her. She likes to play alongside (not necessarily with others) so we enrolled her in 3 hr day school and I tell you it did wonders (considering she’s an only child and we don’t live near family). Also I would try having some quiet sit down time like reading a book, playing matching cards or something like that together. He’ll be ready soon so definitely don’t get discouraged:)
Yeah, I thought so too – but I didn’t want to say anything in front of the kids. Wyatt just doesn’t like to be still – he likes to run around and play. I am trying to find a play group in our area that we can join – somewhere we can go to get that interaction. ๐
That’s ridiculous of the instructor. You took him out of the room when he was acting up and tried to come back, that’s what you SHOULD do. Luckily Quinn’s only had those kind of tantrums at home or in parking lots/getting in the car. I’m not looking forward to public ones.
I know! That’s what I thought too! I read that having mood swings is normal for his age – and to expect a lot more of them. So, here we go! lol.
ugh so sorry!! I don’t have a baby yet, but I work with babies and KNOW you’re SO not alone!! Sorry that instructor sounds like such a b&*%$
Thank you so much girl! And yeah. The instructor wasn’t very nice – it was like she embarrassed me on purpose.
First of all, I would have thrown some puffs at that instructor. And YES, we have had a few public tantrums to deal with and they are NOT fun. I typically just throw N over my shoulder and leave the room because there’s no point in trying to shush her when she’s worked up. I’m sorry, mama. ๐ Just remember – EVERY SINGLE MOM experiences this.
Yeah, I was pretty upset. I was doing the best I could with the situation – and everyone was looking at me like I was crazy. No one even opened the door for me! Haha! It was so embarrassing. I am thinking the key is just to leave – because you’re right – when they’re worked up – there’s no stopping it! Thanks! xo.