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Tell me I'm not alone

alyamiraalyamira
in Toddlers: 24 Months+

I need empathy.  I took DS to the mall today.   I just wanted to use my Borders gift card and buy a book.  Well, we only stayed about 30 minutes and I got nothing.  DS had at least four tantrums, maybe 5, I lost count, so we left.  I am tired and frustrated.  I don't give in to his tantrums, and I know that he isn't an easy going kid.  He's always been willful and stubborn, but arghhh!  I just wanted a book.  Vent over.  Empathy, sympathy words of advice welcome.

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  • bncmommybncmommy
    I tried to do xmas pics at Penneys with my 2 kids and my nieces the other day and it was a nightmare. My DD has never been so horrible in her life. She threw tantrum after tantrum and eventually we just left (both of us in tears) with no good pictures taken. I have never been so embarrassed. People were straring at us! So no, you are not alone. I think it's the age. My DD is usually really sweet but lately, she has been very stubborn and willful also. I'm hoping this stage doesn't last long!
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  • KUJayhawkBrideKUJayhawkBride
    I'm sorry you had a rough time. Shopping with a toddler can be so tricky. I love it when tantrums happen in the middle of a store. This is why I do most of my shopping online or over lunch break! 
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  • LoveEeyoreLoveEeyore member

    You aren't alone!  I'd been smug b/c my kid was better behaved and  more communicative then all her friends.  If she whined I could give her "the look" and she'd immediately- "Mommy, may I please..."  And even if she didn't want to do something, she'd sob "But I'd rather not..." and do it any way.

     And now, she throws monsterous tantrums when we are out.  She doesn't push limits at home really, but when we're out she beats them down with rage andI wonder how such a sweet polite little girl can be so intense... 

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  • Jelliebean1982Jelliebean1982
    We ALL have those days.  It's a good thing that toddlers are so dang cute.  We had the plane ride from hades on our way to celebrate Christmas with my family.  I thought I was going to die.  On the way back she was a perfect angel.  They are just random like that.  I'm sure your next shopping trip will be better!
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  • alyamiraalyamira
    Thanks you for replying.  It's amazing how much better I feel knowing that I'm not the only one dealing/ feeling this way.  The fact that DS is napping doesn't hurt either.  :)  Now, I can look forward to a better afternoon.
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  • amazingkelamazingkel
    you are SO Not alone!!!  I know how frustrating it is!!!!!!  Sometimes it is not even worth even TAKING Him to the store bc if he is not intoit, then it is a huge struggle!!
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  • franciscazfranciscaz member
    My tot's nickname is Harmon Bin Laden... yeah you are not alone!  (((HUGS)))
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  • james_loverjames_lover
    And this is why I'm on a first-name basis with the Purolater/Fed Ex/Canada post workers.  Online shopping is definitely my friend.  If I can strap the kids into a shopping cart when we're out, they're fine.  If DD has to walk, it's a nightmare.
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