Our Daughter, the Terrorist

Dear Friends and Family,

P has turned into a terrorist. When she doesn't get her way, she throws a tantrum. When she realizes I'm going to ignore her or that Mr. mouse is going to give her a time out, she stops. We've been trying to figure out how to prevent the onset, but as of now, we haven't solved that formula. We only know what to do once it's here.

I refuse to negotiate with her in the midst of her tantrum. I refuse to acknowledge her in the midst of her tantrum. I think it upsets her, but at some point the tantrum is over and she verbalizes whatever it is that she needed to get out. It's annoying as all get out to wait it out, but I refuse to give in.

I hope this phase passes soon.


Cheers!
mouse