I need to stop using this term but it fits his behavior lately. I’ll give you an example (this happened yesterday):
Me: Let’s have mac and cheese for lunch.
Monkey: I don’t WANT mac and cheese!
Me: Well, it’s that or Peanut Butter and Jelly.
Monkey: I don’t WANT Peanut Butter and Jelly!
Me: Okay, mac and cheese then.
Monkey: I don’t WANT mac and cheese.
Me: Well, we’re having mac and cheese.
Monkey (still in the same upset tone): I WANT mac and cheese.
Me: You want mac and cheese?
Monkey: I don’t WANT mac and cheese.
Me: You don’t want mac and cheese?
Monkey: I WANT mac and cheese.
Me: Okay then, we’re having mac and cheese.
Monkey (still upset): OKAY!
Does this happen to any of you who have toddlers? This happens a LOT with different things, not just meals. Going to the grocery store or playing with X toy instead of Y. It’s starting to bother me and I’m wondering if it’s normal. Need to do some research.

