Well, Elijah has definitely entered a new phase, which I like to call defiance. Really, it's just the normal limit-pushing that 2-year-olds go through, and as my friend, Farrah, puts it, he's just beginning to realize that this baby of ours is around to stay.
Tonight, though, was insane. I really can't find the words to describe how infuriating he was being, and I was a complete conflict of emotions. On the one hand I was SO angry (who likes being kicked and slapped, or having things constantly stolen from you?) and on the other hand I was SO upset (I love my son so much, and I want to be happy around him and not contentious.)
It was extra stressful because I was home alone with Elijah and Abigail, and everyone I knew who I would normally call for advice was out at the adult session of stake conference.
Oh well, though. I'll write about it a bit more tomorrow I think, as Matt just got home, and he's exactly what I need in a mood like this.
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