so, henry. some days you just 'don't look at the baby' because he'll burst into screams and wails at the slightest provocation. some days i hand him his meal with a trembling hand because who knows if today is the day that he'll lose his marbles over some random food that doesn't agree with him. the upside is that he recovers quickly and that he's starting to realize that the histrionics aren't so persuasive.
that said, you have to look alive because one of his favorite and well-used tantrum throwing techniques is to fling his head back resulting in him whacking the daylights out of his head on the floor unless you catch him in time and gently lay him back. recently, i've taken to doing just this and going about my business. henry, on the other hand, will give it his best effort, look over to make sure you are appreciative of the show and continue on. however, once he sees that it's not phasing you, picks himself up and goes on his merry way.
he's starting to realize that the histrionics aren't as effective as previously thought so he's been working on stepping up his game. he's added....flinging his body on the floor and pounding his fists and beating his feet.
impressive, dude.
all of this to say that i caught him earlier today PRACTICING his body-flinging form. he'd start on his knees, fling himself forward and give a practice scream. stop, reflect on the effect and form and then get up and do it again. i watched and timed. 15 times. 4.3 minutes.
good times.
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