Temper

Why do kids always cry for their mommy after their mommy just severely punished them? Corey just received every kind of punishment that is legally available for not settling down and going to bed, and nothing worked. I even sent Shannon in to another room but Corey still would not quiet down. Finally, a swat on the butt, an extinguished nightlight, and a door slam later, Corey realized the magnitude of his misbehavior. Uh oh.

Well, as soon as I get downstairs, the mother of all temper tantrums ensued. Regardless of what any of you might say, no matter how misbehaved my children may be, they are not ones to fall into a psychotic, all-out, screaming, flailing, toy throwing temper tantrum. Until tonight. Corey let 'er rip so loud, you could hear him screaming down the street.

Hilarious phrases like, "I WANT my MOMMY!" and "But I don't LIKE to be in the DARK!" rang out at at least 200 decibels. Shannon and Riley were soon begging me to give Corey back his night light for fear that THEY would lose their sanity amidst all the commotion.

Five minutes into the fit, I heard the blinds swooshing against the window frame and Corey yelling, "I don't LIKE my hand hurting, I don't LIKE to be in the dark and my HAND hurts!" Mommy waited it out and soon Corey grew quiet and hopefully a little reflective. Nothing ends a temper tantrum like self-inflicted pain, I guess.