Well, Kyla isn't 6 until next month but it seems she has had a head start. I've read that at 6 kids can start to cry about things which aren't really cry-worthy. Man, she sure does it. For example, last night she started to cry because the video on Americas Funniest Videos she liked didn't win.
I read it is normal, so don't worry about it much. But, it sure is trying on the patience. Luckily, I have yet to say something like "I'll give you something to cry about." So far I just say "Are you in pain? If not, you don't need to be crying." Not sure what else to do aside send her to a different room (which I also do) and tell her to come back when she can use her "words".
I do try to remember that sometimes a trivial thing is important to a 5/6 year old. Oh well, another stage of growing up and another stage of parenting is upon us both.
Posted by Kevin at July 14, 2004 04:01 PMKayla went through this very same thing and every now and then, still does, although not as often as when she was six.
Kayla tends to get very emotional when she feels as though she cannot communicate or is not be listened to - these days, with Lily, I can truly understand how she feels. It definitely takes the extra effort to ensure that she is getting the attention and listening time that she needs!
Then again, perhaps its a "girl thing". You know how emotional we all are... I teared up yesterday, on the way home, listening to "The Devil went down to GA". I think I was a bit nostalgiac for the younger days of an easier, more relaxing life. Or perhaps, like I said: hormones! Sniff...
Posted by: Kell on July 15, 2004 7:51 AMI have considered that it may be a "girl thing", and if it were a boy he would be throwing more tantrum-like fits. Not sure, but I'm glad she doesn't throw tantrums (knock on wood).
Posted by: Kevin on July 15, 2004 8:20 AM