Big sis has a complete crying breakdown at least once a day. Sometimes its because she misses her home other times its over a toy that is packed in a box that is her FAVORITE and can't live another day without it. Rara has always been weary of other people and spends a large portion of the day clinging to me or crying. She slipped in the tub and split her tongue open. Now when I try and give her a bath she starts screaming as soon as her toes touch the water.
The worst is my buddy. Whatever we are all feeling, he feels it 10X worse. There are times in each day where I think, it's not so bad. My buddy will build a block tower with Papa or they will all play with their cousins. We'll have a great swim in the pool. Sometimes we'll play a nice quiet game in the camper while Rara naps. Those are magical times where I appreciate this transition time.
Then there are those other times. My buddy has developed this guttural scream. Along with that horrendous noise is hitting, kicking, shoving, throwing and flailing about. The worst of times he is doing all of the above at the same time. But more often it's just a couple behaviors at a time. I want to scream to anyone that will listen, "This is not him. He may be a handful but not like this. He has never been like this before."
I know that so much is out of his control right now. My buddy doesn't have his own little space to be quiet and recharge himself. Other than his clothes, cup and quilt - everything is different. He's tired of being told "no" all day long. I get it, but it doesn't make it any easier.
Enough of my pity party and lets enjoy some pictures of the happy times.
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| The inside of the camper. I am getting used to the small space and find it cozy. |
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| If the stars are aligned, the big kids will stay quiet and I can help this one sleep when she doesn't nap enough. |
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| Discovering new parks and getting along with each other. |
