Fizzgig and Katie Kaboom...our family in a nutshell!

The character Fizzgig (from "The Dark Crystal") reminds me so much of my children. Seriously....one minute they are content and hopeful. Within seconds they are throwing the HUGEST tantrum....all because of one simple work...."NO"! It drives me NUTS! Head back, gnashing of teeth, the whole works (although this position IS useful for something....it gives a REALLY clear view of those darned boogies that have been evading "the picker"...just don't try to go after them during the meltdown.....it doesn't stand to improve their mood. Believe me...I have tried). I, however, DO NOT give into their little tantrums....okay, most of the time. Enjoy! Katie Kaboom.....or should we say.....Melanie Kaboom (real original, I know). For quite some time I have seen a resemblance to this over-reactive teenager in myself. After showing Rob this clip and inquiring whether or not he saw the resemblance too I said, "Huh? What do you think?" To which he replied, "Um.....no.....not really......you don't cool down that easily." Thanks Rob....thanks a lot. (So...the scenario isn't right but the reaction is quite similar most of the time...minus the cool down I guess). Y'know....maybe the children's reaction is genetic. Humph!