If there is one word to describe my five year old son Jackson it would have to be “intense.” This little guy feels everything in extremes.
When he is happy, his face lights up and he bounces around like Tigger. His joy is unrestrained. But if the slightest thing should go wrong – watch out – tears, screams, wailing, etc will happen faster then thunder follows lightening.
Lately this quality is manifesting itself in declarations of “this is the best day ever” or “this is the worst day ever.” In fact, every day this week has been the “best day of my life.” Ironically, at least one or two of these days, were at one point also, “the worst day of my life.”
And the smallest, strangest things will bring about these bursts of euphoria or devastation. Simple things like winning a bouncy ball out of the gum machine or getting to have pizza for dinner are apparently enough to qualify the rest of his life as pale in comparison.
But the great thing is – if Jackson is having “the worst day ever” – no worries – it most likely will turn into “the best day ever” in a matter of hours. 🙂
He has an awesome smile! 🙂
Our second son (also known as OtterBoy) is just like that . . . takes after my sister – the original roller coaster ride of emotion! It can definitely be a challenge to help these children find their “somewhere in the middle” emotions! As a parent it can be very fun, but surprisingly draining at the same time!
Thanks for sharing!!!
Oh my goodness, that is my Tigger too. Love that picture. I have many like that.
The picture captures childhood so well. He’s a handsome young man.
what a great picture of your son hes a cutie!
And that, my dear, is the beauty of childhood. 🙂
I LOVE THIS PICTURE!!!!! it really speaks more then words can express.
I was just asking Prince Charming if something was up with Princess because she is like this right now too, but I guess maybe it is just a five year old thing.
I just LOVE that picture – I think all kids go though some sort of this kind of thing…I know Aubrey did but not nearly to the extent that Zachary did/is – LOL I think Zachary is just a much more intense kid all the way around.
My son has been going through the exact same stage. I find myself getting upset with him when he exclaims “this is my worst day ever” and then have a nice mom lecture about at least he has food, a house, clothes, and an entire toys r us in his room. Maybe I need to lighten up though cause you are right their worst day goes to best day pretty quickly!
Mel
Oh, to be so young again! He looks like he’s in a best moment mood in the pic! Very handsome little man…
Sallie
I love the picture. I can almost hear the belly laugh from hear.
Sometimes that can be fun–though the extreme temper tantrums can take a lot out of you.
That is a great picture.
Our oldest is like this as well. Though her extremity is very extreme–enough for us to do some research into the children of Bi-pipolar families. Omega-3 seems to help her with a little more self-control.
My daughter is much the same way! She is 4 yr old. We often say when she is happy she is extremely happy, and when sad, extremely sad! It’s amazing!