Today Ava Was Difficult

Can we trace the conclusion of the day to it's origins? Possibly. 

Feeling a little blue.

You've had a bit of a head cold with your nose running like a faucet which translated into a rough night last night, waking up crying at about 2:15 a.m. Mom got you and brought you to our room and you fell back to sleep for a bit. 

When you sleep in our bed you have a tendency to migrate to one side or the other, not staying in the middle. Tonight, it was my turn to take the brunt of your rolling. I find myself trying to be as small as possible at the edge of the bed in order to give you more room and not disturb you.

At one point, thinking you were good and asleep again, I scooped you up to put you back in your crib but you weren't having it so we came out to the recliner to try and sleep. 

It was finally 6:30 when I was able to place you back in your crib without you waking up. That didn't last long, you were up for good at 7:18. 

A precursor of what was to come? 

You took a short morning nap and after lunch mom met up with Marissa and the kids at Edgewood Community Center where they have an indoor play area for toddlers and small children. 

Mom said you loved it! 

We had some errands to run this evening after work but first decided to grab a bite to eat at Friendly's. Like most restaurants they offer a place mat with crayons for the kids. You insisted on trying to eat the crayons and pitched a fit when we took them away from you. You didn't eat much when we tried to feed you but really enjoyed dipping your veggie straw in moms honey mustard. 

Overall, you were restless and irritable while mom and I ate. 

In the car on our way to Bed Bath & Beyond you began to cry for no reason. We will never know why you began to cry but it continued through the store and eventually I took you outside for some fresh air. We walked - and had two people tell us how adorable you are. They obviously didn't see your tantrums. 

I thought it wise to take you to the bookstore while mom shopped at BB&B, What a mistake. Knowing how much you love books I thought you'd enjoy walking around and seeing all the pages they have to offer. 

You wanted to grab and read every single book in the store and threw a huge fit when I wouldn't let you. Back outside we went and we had one more person tell me about how precious you are. He was obviously not in the store when we were. 

We caught back up to mom and all made our way to Old Navy for a quick look at PJs then off to Target for a some meds for you. 

It wasn't long before we experienced another tantrum. You seem to calm down outside so that's where you and I went while mom picked up the supplies. You were calm outside, sitting in the giant circle at their entrance eating your snacks. Again, a passerby commented "She's so adorable." 

Mom soon emerged from the store and it was time to get you home!

One thing you need to know as you get older - this type of behavior won't fly with us. It's difficult to discipline you at this age because you don't understand, but know in a year or two there will be consequnces to your actions. 

Here's to a better tomorrow.