Today is Sunday and I had high hopes of getting some stuff done around the house aside from the usual cleaning/laundry/grocery shopping that must be done. I had wanted to organize the one thousand pieces of paperwork floating around our bedroom. A new Container Store just opened up nearby and I had plans to make a pilgrimage there for inspiration. In reality, the thought of dragging both boys to a large store opening made me reevaluate (Ken is still feeling poorly so I am on boy duty). Both boys have been...less than optimal today. Sawyer especially has been in full blown turd mode, bouncing from one forbidden thing to the next. Much to my dismay, he has learned how to storm up to his room, slam the door and sulk when he is angry. I witnessed this today *multiple* times and each time he did it I was left speechless. Earlier today I was vacuuming and Sawyer wanted the attachments and I would not let him have them. He went crying upstairs to his room and shut the door. I went in and opened it and he ran out making a break for the vacuum attachment. When I grabbed the attachment back he ran back into his room and shut the door. This went on for about 20 minutes--I would peek in and he would just be playing or sitting on his chair. When he would see me he would give me the "Well I see you've come to your senses!" look and run after the attachment. Then we would repeat the process all over again.
I guess I shouldn't be surprised that he has picked up on Liam's moody tirades. I know that he learns all sorts of things from his brother, good and not-so-good. I just wish I could encourage more of the good stuff.
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