We are gearing up for the big man's one year birthday on Thursday, which is so crazy to me! I can't believe that just one year ago I was getting sliced and diced on the operating room table. Insanity. It seems like Gray has really revved up the maturity in the last month. Seemingly overnight, he is starting to imitate words, figure things out (how the light switch works), respond to requests, and.... throw tantrums. Yes, that's right, full blown tantrums, complete with ear-piercing howls, foot stomping, back arching, and hysterical crying. I thought tantrums were supposed to start around age two... this is WAY too early. The foot stomping gets me every time. It's actually the same move he uses to dance. So I always check to see whether he's pissed off or just trying to get his groove on. Unfortunately, the majority of the time, it's because he's pissed off. REAL pissed off. Oh well.
I'm currently trying to wean him from nursing but it's not going well, mainly because he hates formula, and he hates cow's milk, and he's not even that fond of juice. So I don't know what we are going to do. I'm slightly panicked about the whole thing.
I'm so tired these days, I am off to bed. More to come soon.
2 comments:
Weaning is a hard thing! Aidan nursed until 13 months and Emmy until 15 - and I'm not one of those crazy La Leche moms. Neither of my kids are big milk drinkers but I've found that the Horizon Brand of Organic milk seems to appeal the most - also try it a little warm in a sippy cup. It will be slow going at first. If he eats cheese,yogurt and cottage cheese then I wouldn't worry too much and don't even bother trying formula. Also - make his cereal with cows milk - it might get him used to the taste. Hope it starts going a little better for you!
Happy 1st Birthday Graydon!!
Love from Auntie Barb - Uncle Tom & Liz
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