Oh My Eric!

Many of you know that my boys are VERY different from each other.  I have no idea what is "normal" as both of them are like night and day and I often don't know which end is up.  Well, my grandma found this on facebook and shared it with me.  Often times when I am on the phone with her she hears at least one of my children yell out about something.  Nine times out of ten...it is Eric.  Often times we aren't sure why he is so upset, he just is.  I love my Eric with all my heart.  He is so full of joy and excitement about life, but with that comes great emotions on the other side of the spectrum.  I often refer to him as "highly emotional"...meaning that whatever emotion he is having, it is displayed at a high level.  He is never mildly irritated or content...he is either really excited and happy or really unhappy and frustrated.  I can't say much as I am often the same way.  Sometimes I struggle with Eric, but I think it is because we are so much alike.  We often joke around that it is a good thing that he is so darn cute, otherwise I might have lost my marbles completely by now.  Anyway, here is the list...and even though it says it is for 3 year olds...well, my Eric is 4 and this describes him to a T.  I have BOLDED the ones that we have experienced...

46 Reasons My Three Year Old Might be Freaking Out

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Some of these are total guesses. Educated guesses, but guesses nonetheless. Seems like it’s hard being a kid.

His sock is on wrong.

His lip tastes salty. (well, buttery after eating popcorn)

His shirt has a tag on it.

The car seat is weird.

He’s hungry, but can’t remember the word “hungry.”

Someone touched his knee.

He’s not allowed in the oven.

I picked out the wrong pants.

His brother looked at him.

His brother didn’t look at him.

His hair is heavy.

We don’t understand what he said.

He doesn’t want to get out of the car.

He wants to get out of the car by himself.

The iPad has a password.

His sleeve is touching his thumb.

He doesn’t understand how popsicles are made.

The inside of his nose stinks.

Chicken is gross.

A balloon he got six months ago is missing.

A puzzle piece won’t fit in upside down.

I gave him the wrong blue crayon.

The gummi vitamin is too firm.

Netflix is slow.

He jumped off the sofa and we weren’t watching.

He’s not allowed to touch fire.

Everything is wrong with his coat.

There’s a dog within a 70 mile radius.

A shoe should fit either foot.

I asked him a question.

His brother is talking.

He can’t lift a pumpkin.

He can’t have my keys.

The cat is in his way.

The cat won’t let him touch its eyeball.

The inside of his cheek feels rough.

Things take too long to cook.

He has too much food in his mouth.

He sneezed.

He doesn’t know how to type.

The DustBuster is going to eat him.

His mom is taking a shower.

Someone knocked over his tower.

He got powdered sugar on his pants.

The yogurt won’t stay on his spoon.

EVERYTHING IS TOO HOT.

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Now when I say that I have heard these, I don't mean that he has mentioned them or even whined a bit about them...he has SCREAMED, CRIED, WAILED, and let the world be well aware of his despair and discomfort.  So, if you have a child as fun as my Eric, you have my sympathies...isn't it fun!  The good thing is when he is happy, the whole world seems happier.