Ryan Report
Topic: Ryan
(This photo was taken around this time last year. Thought it would be fun as a blast from the past. At the time it was one of my favorite Ryan photos.)
Not sure where to start. Over the last few days Ryan has alternated between angelic and demonic. He's going through a phase where if he doesn't get his way, he starts screaming and pitching a fit. I'm not sure if it's because Larry left, or if the beginning of this phase just happened to coincide with Larry leaving. Anyhow, it's definitely been wearing on my nerves. I try to just walk away from him when he does it, or if that's not an option (such as on the changing table), I try to tell him I understand that he's frustrated and it's ok, or I try to distract him will silly noises. I don't want to jinx anything, but this afternoon it seems to be a little better. We were having a dispute over going up and down the stairs. I finally figured out he was after something specific up there. He seemed to mellow after he got it. I know it's frustrating for him since he can't speak English yet. Anyhow, after he got what he wanted, I put up the baby gate and Ryan didn't protest. I told him he was a good boy. I figure positive reinforcement for his not throwing a fit once the baby gate was up could only be a good thing.
He's napping right now. I've been trying to avoid naps late in the day, but since he hasn't napped at all today, I don't think he'd make it until bedtime.