Tempering the temper

Have I mentioned that Adam has a TERRIBLE temper? No, really. A TERRIBLE temper. Combine that with an iron will and an incredible ability to focus and persevere and well, Mama's exhausted. I keep telling myself that, with the exception of the actual temper, these are strengths. That,properly channeled, will be an enormous advantage. But, it is sometimes hard to remember that, when he is moving towards the the second hour of a screaming rage -- not one tear in his eye, mind you, just pure rage, that perhaps I have chosen to discipline him for throwing or hitting.

Last night was one of those nights, where he was just tantrummy all night long. I can't even remember what he threw, but I put him in his crib for a time out. Because I know the child, I removed his pillow, blanket, and cars that he sleeps with from the crib prior to depositing him because I knew he would simply seize upon them and throw them as well.

I put him in the crib, told him why he was there, set the timer and sat on the couch. Not 5 seconds later, his shoes came flying out of the room, followed shortly thereafter by his socks. But it was when his shirt came flying through the door that I had to smother my laughter. I thought perhaps I should strip him naked before his next time out, but was quickly dissuaded by the thought of the only thing that would be left for him to throw.

A quote for Monday

You are the poem I dreamed of writing, the masterpiece I longed to paint. You are the shining star I reached for in my ever hopeful quest for a life fulfilled. You are my child. Now with all things I am blessed. -- Unknown.

On pee and poop...

...for those of you who have asked, yes, that penis is fixed. LOL!

Went back to the doctor for a check-in on the pooping project last night. After 3 weeks on a laxative he is finally "almost" cleaned out. He needs one more full week on the laxative, then we switch to every other day. Its going to be a touch and go process to see how his colon responds. Keep your fingers crossed!

September 10, 2009

Happy Second Forever Family Day Adam James An!

I didn't give you the gift of life,
But in my heart I know.
The love I feel is deep and real,
As if it had been so.
For us to have each other
Is like a dream come true!
No, I didn't give you
The gift of life,
Life gave me the gift of you.
--- Unknown

If its not one thing....

....its another! This morning Adam woke crying "The pee isn't coming out!" When the pee eventually started coming out, he was clearly in pain and yelled "Mommy, fix this penis!" I feel a little badly that I laughed! :) Off to the pediatrician to fix that penis.

Two pictures from this year's Day Out with Thomas