Rules:
*Open your first photo folder
*Scroll down to the 10th picture in your file
(if you don't have a 10 pictures go to the next folder that does)
*Post that photo and tell your story behind the photo.
*Tag 5 friends to do the same (I'll just tag anyone who reads this entry and wants to do it)
This is Alyssa on the day of her baby blessing back in 12/06. She was so well behaved and looked snazzy in her blessing dress (borrowed from her cousins). I should have jazzed up her hair. What mom doesn't put her daughter in a bow on her blessing day? That's how I roll, I guess. :(
In this particular shot she looks sad, which is ironic considering that's her usual mood these past few months. Jer and I are fretting about her demeanor -- she's either way up or way down, and drama ensues at every turn. She'll be smiling while declaring how happy she is, and in the next breath screams if anyone looks at her wrong. Jennifer and I were rather tame growing up, so I haven't witnessed these range of emotions before. She's clingy -- she can't sleep by herself -- she's ultra-sensitive . . . is it due to Tyler's arrival? The fact that she's three? Both? Does this ever go away? It's hard to see her sad and so distraught, and we haven't been able to fix it. I try not to react to her fits because I don't want her thinking these tirades are a solution for attention, but I hate those blood-curdling screams! Okay, this post is getting way too serious. Obviously, raising boys is in my comfort zone. But we love our Lys'!
BTW, for those of you with private blogs, I'm sorry I don't get to them as often. I use Google Reader to stay updated on the updates, but outside of that I'm not good at clicking on those individual links (yes, I'm lazy). I'll try to be better.
6 comments:
Love the pic. I understand the up and downs. We have had the same tantrums with AJ here. We have no idea what to to. One day at a time I suppose. and, nw on checking our blog. I do the same thing. ;) YOu have plenty of other things to do.
Now that is one sweet baby girl. I always loved her beautiful hair but I forgot how much she had when she was so small!
I think that's likely par for the course. She's her own little person with big person feelings. The kids that are being born these days have such strong spirits. They will need that as they go through life.
With not being the baby anymore & the changes around her, & having all these big feelings with only little words to express them with, there's bound to be a flux of moods every day. It will get better in time. (((hugs)))
Shannon
She'll get better control of her feelings and emotions around 4-5 years old. Hang in there! We love our drama queens.
That's a very cute pic!
Rachel is my Drama Queen here. Crying at the drop of a hat... Sorry about the mood swings though. McKenzie is that way & it is very stressful. We just want our children to be happy & enjoy life. When Rachel was born, McKenzie's preschool teacher bought her the book, A Pocket Full of Kisses (about a racoon family). It's a great New Sibling Syndrome book.
Sweet, litle Alyssa. It seems like yesterday she was that little! I am so glad that I get to see her sweet little smile every Sunday in Primary. I just love her!!!
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