I don't deal with terrorists!

I am sure you're all familiar with the phrase "I don't deal with terrorists." Well my ever helpful husband summed up my attitude towards Jack's tantrums perfectly for me the other day. I was relating to him how whenever Jack cries or whines or screams or (fill in the blank for whatever YOUR kid does) I ignore him, and wait for him to calm down before giving him what he wants. Jon put it this way: "You don't give into terrorist toddlers." YES! That is exactly how I feel- that when he throws a tantrum, especially in public- it's like a terrorist tactic designed to get Mommy to submit. Oooooh, sneaky. Now I must give Jack his credit; he is not especially prone to tantrums, thankfully. But, once employed he uses them very strategically. For example: we ran into the grocery store the other day for a quick stop to pick up some milk. I go to put Jack in the cart's seat and he is not having it, because he wants to walk and push the cart. Well, I sit him down and he SCREAMS and cries and gnashes his teeth, with all sorts of drama ensuing. Now I realize that all I have to do to make the very-public meltdown stop is to let him push the cart. But- I don't give into terrorist toddler tantrums!! I can only imagine what the poor passerbys are thinking, but I will not give in!

Now I've shared....what's your most embarrasing public meltdown story?

Slideshows and other news...

So I am in the process of learning to post slide shows....why can't they just have an icon in your posting box when you write? Oh well, I ended up getting the above slideshow of our Florida pictures uploaded as a gadget and then moved it over from the side bar-- anyone know how to upload it into the actual post? I'm terrible with these things.

We're all doing well and surviving the heat. It's been in the 100's the past few weeks and our A/C was out of freon, so we suffered for awhile. But it's all fixed now and life is good again. Jon and I enjoyed a Jack-free weekend as my parents watched him. It was wonderful and we ate at Macaroni Grill and finally saw the latest Twilight installment. I am happy to report that the 3rd movie was enjoyable to watch and I didn't cringe once from bad acting, much unlike the first 2 movies. Even Jon conceded that it was the best of the 3 movies. And last but not least, we celebrate our 4th anniversary this Wednesday! I told Jon that he could cook me dinner that night :) Hard to believe it's already been 4 years, where does the time go?