Experience Project 05

Little Stampy Feet
11 June 2010
All of my kids have done the same thing pre-tantrum. They stamp their little feet really quickly, like they're running in place. Its the funniest thing, and I can hardle stand there and be stern with them bouncing around before me. And their little angry faces just tickle me more and I want to tickle torture them!!!

The littlest one just burst through the gate at the top of the stairs, sending it crashing into the sidelight below and bolted down the stairs. I was fast on his heels but he still managed to get all the way down stairs, into the oldest's room, and pull a bookshelf over onto the floor. When I picked him up, he started with the stampy feet and wailing. WHY? I was ruining his fun. But I still have to pick up all the books and such. I can hear his stampy feet even downstairs as he stamps in his pack-n-play. I only have a few seconds before he remembers how to escape from there.

Added 11 July 2010
Stampy feet are kid's way of letting you know they are unhappy, or pissed. It's so clear and easy to understand. I wish that we, as adults, had the freedom to express ourselves in this free manner. Wouldn't it be so awesome, the next time someone pisses you off, if you could throw your arms over your head, start wailing like a maniac while you stamp your feet into the ground in a tribal dance of anger??!!!! Well, after all, I AM angryface!!!