Witching Hour
It isn't quite as ominous as the introduction to Mary Shelley's famous book...
But for the past two weeks it seems that the clock strikes seven bells in the evening and M is a very unhappy camper. The otherwise perfect angel is suddenly, as Costanza said like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli.
My impression is that at that time he is simultaneously very hungry and very tired. Too hungry to sleep. To tired to eat. What is there to do but howl!? Luckily it doesn't last long and we're usually able to either talk him into some dairy or convince him that a nap is a grand idea. At least it is a sign of serious lung-capacity that otherwise goes undisplayed nearly all the time.
I actually heard that it affects as many as 75% of children his age and it is a way for them to reboot their central nervous system after a long day of stimuli. But what do I know?!
Ps.
Goes without saying, doesn't it, that displaying actual photos from unhappy hour would not be commensurate with his carefully crafted image as the greatest in kid around.
But for the past two weeks it seems that the clock strikes seven bells in the evening and M is a very unhappy camper. The otherwise perfect angel is suddenly, as Costanza said like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli.
My impression is that at that time he is simultaneously very hungry and very tired. Too hungry to sleep. To tired to eat. What is there to do but howl!? Luckily it doesn't last long and we're usually able to either talk him into some dairy or convince him that a nap is a grand idea. At least it is a sign of serious lung-capacity that otherwise goes undisplayed nearly all the time.
I actually heard that it affects as many as 75% of children his age and it is a way for them to reboot their central nervous system after a long day of stimuli. But what do I know?!
Ps.
Goes without saying, doesn't it, that displaying actual photos from unhappy hour would not be commensurate with his carefully crafted image as the greatest in kid around.
posted by Patrik at 8/29/2006 09:28:00 PM
5 Comments:
just keep in mind that maya way
skreaming for 2 hrs every evening before sleeping.
You are right - otherwise I might not be able to say what a cutie! Hope he figures it out soon.
Beth
welcome to the real world of parenting.
just remember, if ellie had been our first, she would have been our last. considering you are still willing to keep him, he is technically an angel.
Ja som sagt. Barn vill äta och inte sova när klockan närmar sig sju, vare sig det är på morgonen eller på kvällen, vare sig de är hungriga eller ej, eller trötta eller ej. Det bara är så.....och det värsta är att det håller på fast de är 5 år, med ett uppehåll på ett par år. Sen kommer det tillbaks igen. Lycka till men jag tror det skall gå bra den här gången också.
Familjen Agneta Johansson i Blixas
Ps jag måste få er mail. Annars får ni aldrig nån vettig post från oss. Datorn har slarvat bort er, eller om det är jag...
ds
Hi,
It seems like Mathias is a happy little boy. All of us in Ålberga are doing just fine. Autumn has arrived with loads of rain but also sunshine and warm weather during the days, but it's freezing during the nights.
Being a parents has its ups and downs, but all you'll remember are the happy moments. Take care.
Love Sofia (mum and dad send their regards as well)
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