Temper, temper

So this is new: Samson has decided that simply saying "no" to something is no longer sufficient.

When he really doesn't want to do something now --- like get his diaper changed, which means a few minutes' interruption of playing --- he gives a full-on "no-wah." Which, if he's tired, cranky or both, can quickly ratchet up into a tantrum. Cue the yelling, crying, and occasional fall/jump to the floor.


Obviously, every kid throws tantrums at some point in his or her life, but to see Samson go from playing sweetly to something just this side of Joe Pesci in Goodfellas is a little unsettling.

For now, we've simply been walking away from him to let him know that we're not going to respond.

But I have a feeling that won't work in public, however, and I may soon be that guy in the supermarket with a shrieking toddler over his shoulder headed for the exit who causes everyone to wonder if they're witnessing a toddler meltdown or a kidnapping.

I'm gonna hate being that guy.