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Major homework

Perhaps one of the most common questions about tantrums (Mommy Moments theme this week), besides causes, is how they are dealt with. I guess I have tried every suggestion imaginable. We're learning.
this was obviously easy

but sometimes he picks the perfect time to throw a tantrum like when I was in the middle of grabbing a bite before heading off to a long ceremony. I love you Baby Pooh but you're caught in the act :-) Ask your dad. He was behind the camera (Cj doesn't like this yaya which added to the foul mood; we let her go as soon as a replacement arrived)

distracting him; I was so running late to the Plenary Hall

These snapshots are of the mild episodes and nothing compared to his award-winning meltdown on board a train from Huahin to Bangkok. He was shouting himself hoarse, "I don't like...!" and in my panic and embarrassment I rang the grandma in PI for immediate instructions on what to do. She was helpful but I can't forget her saying, "you got major homework to do."

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Anonymous said…
I don't mean to laugh but .... Too funny. Especially calling for instructions. LOL. aren't kids grand.
23 October 2009 at 08:46
Hazel said…
Oh, Thom I was borderline distraught and on the verge of throwing a tantrum myself LOL!
23 October 2009 at 09:42
XoXo said…
Hahahah...a lifelong homework I guess. :) Adds life to being a mom. Ana jud ni dhay.
23 October 2009 at 10:16
Hazel said…
usahay pagkalisura lang gayud uyamot heheh...
23 October 2009 at 10:41
Chubskulit Rose said…
Hahahaha panalo ka talaga sis, may Ayuda Mi call pa hahaha. Hay buhay ang buhay ng mga ina parang bola... Minsan nakakalokah!
23 October 2009 at 11:45
Hazel said…
ang ayuda sis kasi nahiya na pala yon nyahahahah....
23 October 2009 at 12:01
Rossel said…
yeah, it's embarrassing when they are throwing tantrums in the public and people around are looking at us waiting on how we handle our children.

your granny was right, a major homework for us indeed.
23 October 2009 at 12:32
sweet_shelo said…
Hi sis, I love the caught in the act.. hehe.. so cute.. yeah, the question always is how we handle them..
23 October 2009 at 12:47
Chris said…
cool post! i cant believe you had to call your mom overseas pa! :)
23 October 2009 at 22:19
Anya said…
Your Mommy's moments are so lovely :)
Great words and fantastic shots !!

(The last picture : Can you walk easy on those shoes ..... LOL
I am NOT :(
Have a nice weekend :))))))
24 October 2009 at 12:37
Mamí♥Picture said…
Aww, lovely pictures!
Here is "My Mommy Moment♥"<--Hope you like it☺ Have a Great Day! ~Rocío
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26 October 2009 at 10:42
sleigh beds said…
Hey, cute baby plz take care of him.
27 October 2009 at 11:34
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