Sunday, September 10, 2006
Whoever who says parenthood is a breeze must be nuts! I am at the moment a very worried Mummy. Undeniably, our precious Hilman is going thru that Terrible Two's syndrome. At home, our coffee table has been moved to Papa's study room. All the dining chairs have been shifted around the hall. No point getting those childproof locks. Cos he is strong enuff to pull them off. We would love to make our home fully safe so we would not have to say that dreadful "No" everytime. But no can do. It is not that we want to manjakan him so much that he can do anything under the sun. But if we keep doing that, sooner or later, it won't have any effect on him.
What worries me most is his social behavior. He's alright with adults. Friendly with them , in fact. It's just when he is around kids his own age. Each time he sees other toddlers in supermarkets or malls, he would run screaming (or screeching) and either tries to hug them or touch them. But most of the times, the other kids would be scared and go running behind their parents. The more petite ones would fall down when Hil touches them.
I know in my heart that my baby does not intend to instill fear in those other kids.
Just yesterday, we brought him to the airport. I knew it was a good idea cos it is very spacious. And Hil loves running ard.
But once we were at the Viewing Gallery, when he saw the other kids, it happened again. He saw this petite Chinese toddler with her Mummy looking at the aeroplane. And before both me and Bibik could stop him, he already ran screaming towards her.
Another fellow parent with his son quickly scooped up his son and walked away. He did mentioned something to the son. About them better playing off playing elsewhere - something to that effect. Yes, I was a bit embarassed. But can't that guy be more subtle? His reaction really irked and upsetted me.
I mean, how would he like it if I did that should the situation be reversed?? Also, from a parent to another, surely he knows we want the best for our kids. Moreover, I believe his son is over 2 years. Or even 3. Cos I heard the son talking in short complete sentences.
He must have thought Hil was his son's age. Cos both are of the same height. And I was a silly Mummy who can't discipline her son. All I could do was to tell my son - No, Hilman. You mustn't do that. He must have thought that was lame. What - he wants me to beat up my kid? Duh~ I do not believe in corporal punishment. Jerk. My son is just a 16 mths old who can speak 6 - 8 words max.
More importantly, I think reactions like that may affect Hilman's confidence. It isn't as if he is at the age where we can rationalise with him. Reason out with him.
Well heck with that fella. Anyway, Baby Hil, Mama knows you mean well. Mama and Papa will help to guide you okies, darling?
It is time for us to leave now. Or we'll be late again. JB, here we come!!
