Temper Tantrums

We had a doosie of a temper tantrum last night from Margaret. We are
doing our nightly routine, washing-up, brushing teeth, putting on
jammies and then finally reading a book. Well, Margaret doesn't like
to sit in between us, she likes to sit at the end of our bed. So last
night Lillian decides that we should lay down on either side of her to
read. Look out, Margaret threw a fit. We tried to calm her down by
going back to the top of the bed and giving her space but it didn't
work. We gave her 'her' book to read but she threw it away. So mom
decided that Margaret was too tired and should go to bed. Daddy put
Margaret to bed and that's when it got REALLY loud:) That kid can
throw a good one!! Well, Lillian and mommie kept reading, Margaret
could hear, and when we finished our book reading we went to bed. By
this time, she had calmed down. But little sister wasn't through, yet.
Today we went to a park with the Jones' again and Lillian and Zoe rode
kiddie rides. Well, Margaret doesn't like to share Lillian anymore
either! The screaming was impressive. Margaret was so mad that Lillian
was riding that the only thing to calm her down was M&M's. Helen, our
guide, explained to Margaret that Lillian was having fun and was that
ok? Margaret shook her head NO! She was quite adamant that it was not
ok. She might not speak alot but she totally understands Chinese. We
then went to a noodle shop that was great. I got the silent treatment
when I wouldn't let Margaret throw her bowl around. By that I mean,
she was able to turn her body in the highchair so that her back was to
me. One of the serving girls then let Margaret feed her. I tell you,
this one has a temper! We are down for a nap and then off later to a
shopping street on the mainland.