Axel started wearing a new pair of trousers this Thanksgiving - a pair of bright red, shiny cranky pants. He's always been a generally cheerful kid, but when he's not, he lets you know immediately. He let us know a lot more often this past long weekend. The problem is that he knows exactly what he wants, but oftentimes what he wants is something he can't have - and he's no longer easily distracted by a spatula. Each day is full of ovens he can't touch and knives he can't grab and glassware he can't throw and mamas he can't bite. It's a cruel, cruel world for a little man bent on exploration/destruction.

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