Welcome...

to our new home. I now reside in a little town called Temper Tantrum, USA. It's a really small town, there are just 3 citizens in it, plus one dog. Let me introduce you to the Mayor, Mr. Lake Austin Albrecht. When he doesn't get his way, the whole town takes the fall. I'm starting to wonder if the governmental system in this town is askew, or do all Mayors act this way?

A couple of examples of the Mayor's radical behavior recently: He's biting, screaming, kicking, scratching, and clawing --basically using all means necessary to embarrass his loyal townsfolk--especially if it's in the public eye. Most recently, it was a trip to the vet that prompted his royal meltdown. I could feel it coming...his whole body went stiff, his face went red, and out came the screaming, heartbroken kid. I did the best I could; immediately removing him of the situation. We walked outside, as it was a sunny, beautiful day in Temper Tantrum Town, but alas it only escalated his grief. Why? I have no idea. I experienced my first time being bitten, hard, by my enraged son. It was sad.

Later that evening, I was recounting the story to friends on our front porch, wondering if the Mayor was starting to perhaps, either want to move to another town, or if he could be entering the terrible two's way early? Luckily, my next door neighbor, Senator Taylor was passing by and actually informed me that all three of his children went through this same embarrassing phase. He described the ramrod straight body, and the ridiculous screaming, biting, and kicking to a tee -- which eased my mind. He informed me that you just have to take it for a while, and that the lovely even tempered child you used to know, will eventually come back around. It made me realize that were more residents in Temper Tantrum Town than I had originally thought.

So if you need to find us anytime soon, check your local phone book for our new town, I bet you'll see lots of other young families live there as well!