One of those days

Yesterday was a snow day for the older kids, so we were all home all day long. We did have some friends over in the morning to play, but it ended up being one of those crazy play dates. After everyone was gone, Isaiah and Ella went to bed and I sent Alyssa to my bedroom while I chilled out in the living room! I needed some quiet.

Well, Alyssa had school today, so the day started off fine. Then Ella, Isaiah and I went to the library to go to storytime and check out some books. While we were in the library, Ella threw not one, but 2 major tantrums. Fall down on the floor, screaming, rolling around and did I mention screaming! She continuously wanted me to pick her up and then when I did, she would immediately scream to get down or just lunge down toward the floor. It was quite a scene! She has not been quite the lovely little child she once was lately. I keep telling myself that she is almost 2 and that is what 2 year olds do!

I know that people say "you will miss it when its gone". I agree about all the cute things that 1 year olds do, but tantrums I will not miss. I am ready for everyone to express themselves in a civilized fashion and to not have "that kid" in the library! I am about to escape into a book and I might never return! Thank heaven for Jodi Piccoult!