Mood swings

The Dude has been a little moody lately.  Could be a growth spurt, could be immune system down, could be not enough sleep, could be too much Halloween candy.  Either way, he's like a time bomb the last few days.

Today, the horrible injustice the Universe bestowed upon him was: he didn't like his oatmeal with kefir in it.  He usually has it with milk and maple syrup and I suggested he try it with kefir this time.  He got it all set up, tried it, and cried.  I offered him solutions and he chose to try to rinse the kefir off of the oatmeal.  So, we got a strainer out, rinsed the bowl, spoon and oatmeal and put it all back together.

Kat: "Jackson, you know that what I'm doing right now is exceptional, right?  I'm taking time to help you fix the problem." 

Jackson: (moping) "Yes, mama.  I know dat."

He sits back down, we re-assemble the oatmeal the usual way and warm it up.  He sits down and begins eating in silence.

After a long pause, Jackson: "Thank you, mama.  I'm sowwy I yewwed."