Melt Down

Yes we have reached a high point in temper tantrums here lately and I'm hoping this is just a phase and nothing more.  Matthew has now finished up his season of gymnastics and we're done for the summer.  Needless to say though Matthew didn't want to co-operate during the closing ceremony where he received his metal, all he wanted to do is play the "freeze" game.  (which is similar to musical chairs)
Above is Matthew and his teacher, Heather, as she gives Matthew his medal.  She was super through these past few months with helping me get him involved in moving and trying new things.  We of course still had to bribe him some with their vacuum there at the gym.  I know we're terrible and you're not suppose to do that but you show me a parent who hasn't.
Anyway,  Matthew has been having alot more tantrums here lately impart because he does have some trouble communicating and some of it just has to do with being 2yrs old.

This is just the beginning of the "Melt Down", trust me it gets better.  Poor little thing he pooped in his big boy underwear yesterday and couldn't stand it and had a terrible tantrum.  It was so bad his umbilical hernia poked out because he cried so much.  I'm going to have to keep a check on it and mention it to his pediatrician. 

And this is the final stage of the "Melt Down"  he didn't want to have anything to do with his medal, but this too was priceless.  Can't you see the fiery temper beneath those red curls.  He's so cute even if he is mad.

Now there is some good news in this "melt down" of a week, Matthew is pretty much officially potty trained, he has now started telling (showing) me he has to go to the bathroom, by grabbing himself or crossing his legs.  He is also staying dry from his naps and about every two hours.  I'm so relieved, we still have a few accidents but that's ok.  He loves peeing outside.  he's so funny.