Liam had a hard time when daddy first left. The evening he left, he was fine (he's used to not seeing daddy at night). But when daddy didn't come get him from bed the following morning, he had a total break down. He cried for him, looked for him & fell apart. It was awful!
That day didn't get any better. Everything resulted in a melt down, he threw things at my mom's daycare kids & whined with them, he bumped girls in music class & took things from their hands. He was not a happy camper or a pleasant toddler.
Bath & bed that night was surprisingly easy, but I'm convinced he was just worn out from his antics! It was an emotionally exhausting day for us both.
Yesterday & today have been a bit better, although he still seems a bit more whiny than normal. He continuously chews on his hands & had a bout of diarrhea today so I'm wondering if he's sick or getting his 2 yr molars. I'm on the lookout for more signs (so far, no temp.) & in the meanwhile, attending a counseling session at the Family Fleet & Support Services on base tomorrow morning! I do understand child development, but I didn't study grief/separation/anxieties in too much depth so I'd like to get some advice!
As the photos show, it hasn't been all bad. At rite aid last night, Liam found a ladies sun hat he had to have/wear. Mama added ice cream for good behavior in the store! And finally, he refused to nap this afternoon, here's how I found him "playing" in his room.
Overall, my same sweet, silly boy! He's processing a lot & gave up a lot in a weeks time. I'm super proud of him & very grateful he's a go with the flow, resilient kid. We are very blessed parents!
That day didn't get any better. Everything resulted in a melt down, he threw things at my mom's daycare kids & whined with them, he bumped girls in music class & took things from their hands. He was not a happy camper or a pleasant toddler.
Bath & bed that night was surprisingly easy, but I'm convinced he was just worn out from his antics! It was an emotionally exhausting day for us both.
Yesterday & today have been a bit better, although he still seems a bit more whiny than normal. He continuously chews on his hands & had a bout of diarrhea today so I'm wondering if he's sick or getting his 2 yr molars. I'm on the lookout for more signs (so far, no temp.) & in the meanwhile, attending a counseling session at the Family Fleet & Support Services on base tomorrow morning! I do understand child development, but I didn't study grief/separation/anxieties in too much depth so I'd like to get some advice!
As the photos show, it hasn't been all bad. At rite aid last night, Liam found a ladies sun hat he had to have/wear. Mama added ice cream for good behavior in the store! And finally, he refused to nap this afternoon, here's how I found him "playing" in his room.
Overall, my same sweet, silly boy! He's processing a lot & gave up a lot in a weeks time. I'm super proud of him & very grateful he's a go with the flow, resilient kid. We are very blessed parents!
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