10 things that frustrate us about Massimo (at 12 months)

Though parenthood is pretty great, it ain’t all bliss. To be fair…

Rachel’s list:

1. How difficult it often is to get him to sleep. Sometimes an hour or more or just waiting for him to wear himself out rolling around the bed.
2. He insists on sticking his hands into the glass of water after taking a drink.
3. He screams if we take something away from him or don’t let him have what he wants.
4. He pulls my hair and completely ignores my “no.” In other cases of “no” he stops and starts to cry.
5. Sitting on the potty isn’t as fun as standing up from the potty.
6. He tears my glasses off. All The Time.
7. It’s impossible to take the photos I want because he wants to hold the camera.
8. Talking on the phone is nearly impossible while I’m holding him. He MUST have the phone.
9. He wants to help empty the dishwasher. Starting with the forks. That, or he simply wants to get into the dishwasher (which he has done).
10. If he doesn’t want to be held, he puts his arms straight up and goes limp while kicking his legs. Fun. Especially in the grocery store.

Stefano’s list:

1. Not getting enough time with him (i.e., getting home just before his bedtime during the week).
2. His new found love of pulling out my chest hairs in clumps (yes, it hurts and he thinks it’s hilarious).
3. The fact that he has my temper, and lacks the ability to control it.
4. His fascination with and gravitation towards electronics that he cannot have, including my iPhone.
5. Not knowing what is wrong when he wakes up crying at night for no apparent reason.
6. Trying to get him to bed when he is excited or in a refusing mood.
7. Knowing that I should not get mad at him, yet feeling my own temper heating up at times.
8. When he stubbornly throws or drops stuff (incl. behind the couch) when he knows you are asking him not to (and then laughs about it).
9. When he gets excited and leaves his potty too soon, making a mess on the floor.
10. Seeing him get hurt!

Photos of Massimo’s 12th month can be found over at flickr. Though admittedly I haven’t added them all yet.

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