Jess, I think Cam and Bryce are doing exactly the same things at the moment and so I was not surprised by Bryces behaviour at all as i think its unfortunately normal for toddlers.. I have seen cameron also do that to other kids and I am also embarressed and mindful of the poor other kid, but I think they are going through a very scarey time where they are discovering their own independance and dont have the social skills that we have yet to deal with or know how to deal with different situations. Cameron seems to him me ( or try to ALOT - !!)
Im actually still debating with myself how best it is to teach him! I think that in the moment Cameron is reacting with his own emotion so purposefully that when I react emotionally as well- ( which is my instinct) it makes it worse.. Im trying to change my instinct to rather react calmly but this is not happening... I find myself shouting and moving him away aggressively so that the other mother can see my determination and to show my shock and so that he "GETS" that its not okay !!! but in the end I think its making cameron also react like me - with determination and utter shock!! I cant quite get it right.. how the hell do you react all serenely and sweet to calm the situation down instead of encouraging more aggresion.. its beyond me!
Anyhoo - let me know what you gals do when this happens!
Julz - I LOVED your quote!
Lisha - cam is very well and Im loving how much he is talking and communicating ! thanks for asking.. We are trying to keep him busy and active as if he is bored then he performs and drives us crazy but luckily we both LOVE spending time with him so Im enjoying our week ends with him more too!