Second Child Tantrums are Funnier

So lots of things change with the second child.  They watch more TV than the first child did.  They don't get all of the homemade baby food the first child did.  They play with toys you never would have let the first child play with.  The list goes on and on.  You just don't have as much time to manage the details and perfections once there are two.  You are more focused on managing the team and the team's survival.

Well, one thing we've noticed in our house with the second child - which is quite a treat - tantrums don't bother us with the second child like they did with the first child.  Granted, so far our second child's tantrums pale in comparison to our first child's tantrums.  But nevertheless, we actually find the tantrums quite hysterical the second time around.

For example, the one that cracks me up every time.  Our 22 month old LOVES to get his ears cleaned with Q-tips.  I mean it's weird.  He just loves it.  And when I'm finished and the Q-tips are all gone, he bursts into tears every time and starts screaming "More.  More.  More."  With the first, I would have felt bad and tried to calm her but with the second, it is downright hysterical.  Seriously, it makes my day.  (What does this say about me?)

The other night after seeing the moon, as usual, he wanted "More. More. More."  I explained there was only one moon but it's beautiful, and we can enjoy it.  This did not sit well with him and again the tears started.  Seriously, how could you not laugh at that?  He's angry that mommy can't produce a second moon for the earth.

Last one, because I could go on... We were at the pumpkin patch this past weekend.  They have built a very elaborate climbing structure for the goats to climb on.  I must admit it does look awesome.  It's in a fenced-in area with the goats, of course.  Well, my son thought it looked like an awesome playground, too.  And I literally had to carry him out of the pumpkin patch kicking and screaming, because I wouldn't let him climb on the goats' playground.  Again, I would have been mortified with number one but man, that was adorable with number two!

So the lesson here (if there is one) is - having the second child can simplify things, because you don't take everything so seriously.  You can see the humor in things you might not have seen the first time around.

Anyone else have funny toddler tantrums?  Please share!