Friday, March 25, 2011

My son the pacifist.


Roman is at that age.
He knows exactly what he wants,
and realizes that many times he is powerless to get his way.
Enter: the two-year-old-tantrum.
But Roman has certainly perfected the whole thing.
Because he doesn't really know how to throw a true tantrum.
He doesn't whine, or scream, or kick his legs like most of his peers.
Instead, if something is unsatisfactory to the point of tantrum,
he drops prostrate to the ground...
squeezes his eyes shut as tightly as they will go...
and then doesn't move a muscle.
not a sound.
for at least a minute.
(or until you giggle)
Various surface materials are of no concern to him.
Concrete, tile, carpet, linoleum...it's all the same really.
And for some reason, besides being totally amused by it,
and madly in love with the little guy for it,
every time I see him do this I can't help but think...
he would have made an outstanding addition to the civil rights movement.

15 comments:

Tish said...

ha!!! i love it!

Whit said...

Oh, my gosh. That is HILARIOUS!!! What a sweet alternative to the traditional tantrum. Way to be one of a kind Roman!

Isaura said...

HAHAAHA so is this his tantrum or is he asleep???? LOOVe it!

Claire said...

I wish ruby threw tantrums like that!

Bailey Family said...

Amen, Sista!

Jill Revell said...

that is so darn funny!!!

Lora said...

ha ha oh man that's my dream tantrum! What a sweet little guy you've got on your hands!

Barbara said...

hehee! that is sooo funny!
Happy birthday too:) your st p cake looks so cool.

Janet Johnson said...

Ah man, you've got all the luck! What I wouldn't give for tantrums like that. Seriously. :)

Christy said...

you have got to be kidding me! that is pretty much the cutest thing i've ever seen. civil rights movement, indeed! and i agree with everyone else-- you are one lucky mama!

Whit said...

Oops...I totally forgot to include the most important picture of her cute belly!! Thanks for the reminder :) It's up now!

meg said...

So, how can I subtly trick my kids into that kind of tantrum? Would it work to, let's say, tell that about this little boy that throws the "worst fits ever?" Then, when they go for the big guns, they lay on the floor like adorable Roman. I'm so going to try it!

meg said...

Oh, am I'm sad I missed wishing you a happy birthday while I was on a computer vacation. HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY, my friend!! Hope it was fantastic!!

Tiffany said...

That is so much more convenient that the kicking and screaming, especially in public! I'll trade you!

Amy said...

This is HILARIOUS! Sweet Roman! Now that's my kind of tantrum!