IJS

The Oldest has another condition besides CTS and it's called IJS. It's horrible. It's not quite as debilitating as CTS but when he exhibits the traits and side effects of it, I get sent over the moon and rainbow all at the same time. Have you ever heard of IJS? It's called the "I Just Syndrome". Here are a few examples of when it rears it's ugly head (all.the.time.):

• Oldest, please don't put that there, it's going to fall. His reply? I just want to...(blah blah)
• Oldest, no running, you're getting the Littlest all wound up, it's almost time for bath/bed. His reply? I just want to....(etc etc)
• Mom can I have a piece of gum? Yes. He takes a piece of gum. Thirty seconds later, he comes back. Can I have another piece of gum? I give him a sly look and pause but concede with a sigh. Yes. Fifteen seconds later, he comes back. Can I have another piece of gum? What? No. What are you doing, using it to stop a leak? No. Go away. Put the gum down. Oldest, put the gum down now. He looks at me. I kid you not. He says, "I just want to have three pieces in my mouth at the same time!" I just? I just, I just, I just, you have the IJS syndrome it's clear you do. Can you not hear me? N.O. But, but, mom, (and he's slowly picking it up again), I just....fireworks ensue and he's chased from the kitchen. Phew.

IJS. I hope your child doesn't have it. It's their way of making everything right and ok. I just this and I just that, I just want it, I just need it, I just have to have it. Yeah, hear me now. I just don't think so. Peace out.

Jenn