growing baby

Mateo’s discovered new joys of cause-and-effect: he lets out a piercing shriek; Roan cries.  Repeat cycle.

I tried telling Mateo not try scream because it was scaring Roan (pointing out Roan’s tears and scared shuddered breathing).  Mateo thought that was funny and screamed more.  I tried telling Mateo that he was such a good brother and wanted to bring Roan toys and make him smile.  Mateo said he didn’t want to see Roan smile, he wanted to see him cry more.  I tried telling Mateo screaming was not a choice.  Mateo screamed more.  Finally I said he could scream but I was going elsewhere with Roan.  I left for a few minutes and Mateo stopped.

At least it wasn’t malicious?  Just…scientific interest…….

Afterwards Mateo brought Roan toys and played nicely with him.  For another night, all’s well in brotherland again.