Temper tantrums from a grandchild.

[Gemini]

GS seems to have been so much more reasonable lately. The tantrums seem to be a thing of the past. He is growing up. Fingers crossed we don't see too much of them in future

[Clover]

Light at the end of the tunnel at last Gem.

[Daisy]

Gem - that's great. When you're in the thick of these 'phases' it can feel as though they're lasting for ever!

[Plantaholic]

So pleased for you, will not be so difficult to take him out now

[Gemini]

That's right Plant. I don't take him out often however, as he never wants to go, just to stay here! ! I think it is a combination of DD taking him out a lot, and him only coming to me once a week, so it being something of a novelty.

[Gemini]

Re reading my original post, I remember the day well, I will never forget it!!

It is difficult to connect that child with my GS now however. Just over a year later, he is a different child! He never ever has tantrums or is even unreasonable with me. He is with mummy or daddy, occasionally, but it passes quickly and no tantrums.
I think it is a combination of him growing up, the influence of preschool, and DD and SIL becoming a little firmer.
I look forward to being with GS1 again now, as I did when he was a baby.

So, anyone going through the tantrum phase, take heart. There is light at the end of the tunnel

[Daisy]

Gem - It's good to look at how far things have come in a year. When you are going through whatever stage it is, it's almost impossible to believe it will get better but it does! When faced with angst-ridden parents of sulky, rude or otherwise difficult teenagers I always used to ask them if they know any 30 year olds who behave like that, and they'd invariably get that it's just a phase.

Your GS1 is an absolutely delightful little boy with an active and curious mind. xx