Tuesday, 2 April 2013

The Tanty Files - Part 3




Without further (or any) ado, here is the third installment of The Tanty Files.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 4


The Tanty Within. 
He is being very restrained, trying his best to patiently wait for his turn.

Duck Lake Tanty.


 The 'Brothers won't let me destroy Lego' Tanty.

 Because he -really- didn't want to watch Bananas in Pyjamas.  Really.
 
That was so not cool Mum.  (He didn't want to go inside)

This type of Tanty was in style for a few days, what do you think?

Doesn't everyone have naked Tanties on their new Radio Flyers?


 Top view Tanty, yep.. still looks like a Tanty.

I cannot believe you just took me off that paddle ski! What do you mean it's NOT MY TURN?!


So tired of sharing toys, I'll just give up and watch.

Ok so this one was my fault.  This was the last day he was in his cot and I wanted to just have a nice memory of him in the cot.  It was handmade 16 years ago and has been used for 7 of the 10 children that my sisters and I have.  

 Cage Tanty


Random Tanty, I can't even remember this one.

Lindt Bunny refusal Tanty.

Mummy and Daddy have a new bed and I am not allowed to be crushed in the building process Tanty.


Perplexing Tanty.  Could not work out what the problem was with this one.  
Perhaps the stars were aligned?


 Unwillingness to walk Tanty. Note to self: Bring Pram.

The HomeFEST Tanty.  I had the pram... 

Little Athletics Tanty.  Well you know what?  He is just doing what we all feel like doing at those long drawn out medal giving BBQ's.








Disclaimer ;)

Pichu is a very loved little boy, he has 3 older brothers, he get's alot of attention and cuddles.  None of the other boys were tantrum throwers, so this has been an interesting time for us.  I have tried various methods, ignoring, cuddling, distracting..   

What works for us, is to let him have his moment of frustration, this is the time he just doesn't respond to me at all, if in fact I try, it just makes things worse.  He needs a few moments before he will let me (sometimes) try to comfort him.  I just pick him up, give him a cuddle and tell him why he was told no, or if it wasn't safe or whatever the case may be.  Often his is still screaming and resisting cuddles. Then we try to work around the problem or just distract him altogether.   

I want to record these moments so we can have a giggle with him when he is older. 


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I am linking up with Essentially Jess for IBOT (I blog on Tuesdays), and linking again on Friday for FYBF with Grace, With Some Grace.

 



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Happy blogoversary!
Leanne @ Deep Fried Fruit
1 reply · active 630 weeks ago
Congrats on a year! I have to say, it cracks me up that whenever Pichu freaks out, you whip out the camera....(I do laugh as I scroll thru the pics, and then have that guilt moment that I shouldn't laugh, like you do when your kid does have a tanty about something o stupid that it's funny...)
1 reply · active 630 weeks ago
Hi Soph, love the new tanty file........gorgeous boy that he is!! And well done on your blogging, I do enjoy reading, especially as I rarely get a chance to catch up these days. Pass you in the playground with a wave and a smile :-) xx
1 reply · active 628 weeks ago
Happy anniversary! I love the tanty files! Classic. I have done similar with my Miss13 but have not published them. The time is drawing near though - I hope that threat is enough to instil good behaviour (a mother can dream). Popping over from team IBOT.
1 reply · active 628 weeks ago
pmsl Soph. Your tanty files never disappoint! What a riot! (for those of us now living through them, that is). Happy Blogiversary! xx
1 reply · active 628 weeks ago
Congratulations! Wishing you more fabulous years ahead.
Your Tanty Files are so funny and your little Pichu is gorgeous. Great posts. X
1 reply · active 628 weeks ago
Happy Blogoversary Sophie! I lived reading your blog since I discovered it an enjoy seeing the work of a fellow photography lover.

And I love the Tanty Files! Is it wrong that I hope he doesn't grow out if it for a while yet so we can keep getting these posts? I'm so tempted to start doing the same with Punky, she is certainly starting to get the hang of the Tanty throwing, that's for sure!
2 replies · active 628 weeks ago
I can so relate, I love those pictures :)
1 reply · active 628 weeks ago
Congrats on one year! It feels like you've been doing it so much longer.
Lov the support of your hubby. That makes a huge difference doesn't it?
And I love the tanty files, but he looks like he is getting some more self control now (in some of these anyway.) maybe there will be less photo opportunities in future?
1 reply · active 628 weeks ago
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always Josefa · 630 weeks ago

Congratulations Sophie! One year! I thought your little space has been around much longer than that xx
I adore your Tanty files and that Radio Flyer photo has given me hope that my little man is not the only one, naked and screaming on his Radio Flyer
I hope you do something special today to celebrate the bloggy milestone xx
Josefa from #teamIBOT

PS My sister and I read the Tanty files together - and this version was no different - love xx
1 reply · active 628 weeks ago
Those photo's are hysterical!
Congrats on the year. Well done :)
Becc @ Take Charge Now
1 reply · active 628 weeks ago
Very funny, my middle child is known for dropping his bottom lip, screeching to get his own way. They just want attention to get their own way, hopefully this phase will pass!
1 reply · active 628 weeks ago
Happy 1 year! The tanty files are hilarious! I should so start keeping a catalogue of my littlest's ones.
Happy blogoversary, and yes he will have a giggle xx
The tanty files are pure gold! Congrats on a year of bloggy goodness!
A big warm congrats on your 1st blog birthday, I glad I stumbled upon you all those months ago. The tanty files are just gold and I look forward to them! My youngest packs big tantys - they are just adorable! :) Em
1 reply · active 628 weeks ago
Congrats on your blogging milestone :-)

Miss 16 knew how to throw a tanty or two (million) ... sadly I don't think I have any photographic evidence (no iphones back then) but believe me the images are seared into my memory ...
1 reply · active 628 weeks ago
You've brought a smile to my face tonight and I might have even let out a chuckle at some of your photos - I love the tanty files! Congrats too on your blogging milestone Sophie - I've loved reading you blog over the last year!
1 reply · active 628 weeks ago
I laughed out loud so much I thought I was going to wake my miss 2!!
Fantastic post and pictures!!
Oh and congratulations on 1 yr!
1 reply · active 628 weeks ago
Happy birthday to your blog !!!!!
I certainly feel for you. We never had a tanty throwing child - thank goodness - not sure she would have survived if she had thrown tantys !
Have the best week and enjoy the laughs with him when he gets older and you show him these photos.
Me
1 reply · active 628 weeks ago
I love how you take a photo while tanty is in progress. It probably eases the stress for you too. Congrats on your blogaversary, I'm subscribing straight away (having a bit of trouble reading the white text on black though - anyone else have this problem? Or is it just my screwed up eyesight? Might have something to do with me having night blindness.). Sorry I digress! Looking forward to your wonderful photos, maybe a feature on your grandmother?
He's definitely mastered the art, you will have so much ammo for his 18th birthday party photo banner that its worth it
1 reply · active 628 weeks ago
I love your tasty files. Is it bad that I secretly wish he has lots more tanty's purely for my entertainment! Or maybe just to feel better about the rising number of tanty's we are experiencing in this house! X Karen
2 replies · active 628 weeks ago
Aww he's so adorable even during his tantrums! I love how you figured out "maybe the stars were aligned" as a reason for one of his tanties haha

Ai @ Sakura Haruka
1 reply · active 628 weeks ago
I love this. In some of those he just looks like he is having a nap on the floor in the middle ofthe shop. Maybe he was tired;-)
1 reply · active 628 weeks ago

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