Today was a perfect example. Noah-Bean slept great for his morning nap, an oddity for him, but took a "craptastic" afternoon nap-meaning he barely dosed for about 30 minutes. So...when we were out and about running errands, he got upset. By this I mean cranky, irritable, and all around unable to soothe. Toys didn't work, bottle didn't work, the all important vanilla puffs didn't work. Didn't help any that it was unseasonably warm, and I don't think air conditioning gets back there to the little one so well-especially since he's rear facing. I ran through my errands and tried to get him back home where I knew he would need another short nap. I explained all of this to him so I don't know what his problem was! (sarcasm here) Poor baby cried in the car which is hell, really. You can hear him sobbing and whining and there's nothing you can do to soothe him. What he really wants after all is to go home, which is where I'm taking him. Side note-I speed terribly when Noah cries in the car seat. I know it's terrible, but I just want to get him out of there and hold him as quickly as possible. As I suspected, Noah was tired and fell right asleep after a few ounces of formula and some rocking.
Later this evening, I was so excited to try out his new duckie inflatable bath tub. Once again, mommy's excitement isn't always Noah's. Our very pampered boy has been, up to now, bathing with Mom or Dad. This tub was not a good replacement. Poor Noah again cried. In hindsight, it was probably not a good idea for Mommy to wear a scary green face mask tonight-probably not the most comforting to see Mommy looking like a monster. Oh well-tomorrow is another day! Before the tantrum ensued...
thinking about standing up :( |