What a tantrum looks like

Now that Astrid is learning how to express herself and her needs and wishes; as expected we're seeing more tantrums. Here's an example of one. Here she is happy as can be pushing the power button on the TV.
When I say "no" she starts crying and wailing.
"But I REALLY want to push those buttons!"
Here is attempt #2. Testing mom (me).
Another firm "no" and more frustration and tears. (But she still looks cute in her matching outfit and ladybug shoes.)

Most of the time a distraction works, like getting her interested in a toy or book, or looking out the window, or going into another room, but sometimes nothing helps and you just have to wait until it passes.
Here you can see the tears still in her eyes but the tantrum is over.

Uwe and I discussed how this is the time when discipline starts. In the beginning it's just the little things and letting Astrid know that we're not going to be manipulated by a tantrum. It's also important that our nanny is on the same page with us. It wouldn't do much good if we enforced certain rules, but when we're not around, the nanny lets her do whatever she wants to.

So when our nanny told me that Astrid had a fit when she wouldn't let her touch our wine glasses, I expressed to her how I am fine with her being firm about certain rules and not allowing Astrid to touch things or do things where she could possibly injure herself. I would rather her be firm and get some tears as a result rather than giving in and raising a brat. I want to make sure that Astrid gets a lot of love and attention, but also that she grows up a well mannered child.