Today started off a little rocky. I thought, let's get out of the house right away and let these kids have some standard issue rec time from their cells. On a budget of course, we headed over to Target for the free Dr. Seuss story time with free snacks and stickers. That went fine. Just two books and then we were off to the germ caked play place in the mall. Stayed there for about 30 minutes and then it was time for our public meltdown.
I did the whole transition warnings, 5 minutes, 2 minutes, let's go. It wasn't too bad inside of the store, but outside Rocco really turned up his charms. He refused to walk right when he was in the middle of the parking lot. Tony was behind me. (Side note, Tony wasn't going to go with us but Rocco threw a major fit so he just thought it was easier to come I guess) So I choose to ignore Rocco and just try to get to the car asap. I try not to let the public notice me yelling at my kid. Heaven forbid a mom yell at her kid in frustration. I know you guys never do. Anyways, This sparked a fight with Tony and & I because he saw it as I didn't care about the safety of my son. Ok long story short, Rocco didn't stop crying until after 5 minutes parked in our driveway. I did ignore Rocco's tantrum, but it probably wasn't very good fighting with Tony in front of the kids.
Don't worry, we made up pretty quickly. It may have helped that I made delicious homemade fried potato circles covered with fried eggs for brunch. uuummmm Fried Food.
Tony went to a friends house to watch a fight tonight so I wasn't going to cook a big ol meal just for the brats and I, but Rocco insisted upon Chicken Enchiladas. To say that this is his favorite meal is an understatement. Rocco has eaten more enchiladas then Tony & I probably the last 10 times I have made them. Tonight he ate about 4 bites.
First couple were enthusiastically swallowed with a yum response. He said the following sentence at least 3 times while I cooked them: "I'm so excited you are cooking chicken enchiladas mom". Then he noticed a little black speck on his plate. It was pepper people. I think McCormick taco seasoning has put a little pepper in the container. The enchiladas tasted the same as always. I removed the speck and Rocco hastily took another bite. After carefully examining his plate, he says, "I'm not hungry".
I didn't get upset, but advised him that there was nothing else he could eat for dinner tonight.
So along with not sharing a cup with someone. I speck of pepper can make it impossible for Rocco to eat his favorite meal. Rocco used to refuse to eat a grilled cheese sandwiches if I cut it into quarters instead of halves, but this seemed a little more severe.
Both the heightened tantrums and the more observant behavior still leaves me wondering if they are side effects or Rocco's way of protesting change. Like he's reacting to all the doctor appointments and he's making a stand.
He did not seem too jittery today though. I think it's hard for me to see his behavior worsen and not being able to discipline. It drives me crazy when I see parents letting their children completely walk all over them, but I'm trying my best with the new ignore approach.
All in all, I'd call today a good day though. Lots of time chillin with the fam.
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