June 2, 2010

This was a rough day. Eli, for some crazy reason, has been really particular about the color cup, plate, bowl or utensil that he gets. It doesn't even stop there. As long as I remember (and they are getting something at the same time) I'll try to give him first choice at the offering - which is identical except for the color! - but on this particular day he just wanted the color that Owen had. Here's how it all went down:

Owen had the blue cup. Eli refused the green cup. Eli is hysterical over wanting the blue cup. Owen is now hysterical because Eli is chasing him around crying and grabbing at him. I finally got Owen to switch and take the green cup and offered Eli the coveted blue cup, only for him to start crying harder pointing at the green cup that Owen now had. I couldn't win!

I'm not sure what the issue is, but it can usually be diverted as long as Eli chooses first, but when he decides that he wants to switch mid-dinner when they've both eaten different amounts off their plates, that's where I draw the line. Sometimes, just getting through the day is enough.