The Grumpies, Explained

Marissa woke up today in a terrible mood. She was demanding service from her parents ("Get me a bagel NOW!"), had no patience with anyone, kicked at the dog and got angry with her toys.

I knew something was really wrong when she was out shopping with me and had a meltdown when I told her she couldn't have some crackers at the check out. She cried in the store, in the car and all the way home.

Once she settled down at home this was the scene within five minutes.

She took a nearly two-hour nap, then woke up just in time to sit down to dinner.

Hopefully this means that tomorrow will be a better day.