LOL 18 months seems like a good time to start because I seriously couldn't even picture looking out for 2 before then 8-[ It was all so hard....

Matilda's tantrums vary a lot, but there is a great article on the main site about tantrums too. When she was younger she would stand up & throw her whole body backwards & arch her back & scream. Now it really depends, if DH is around she throws her body at his feet & screams & if he looks at her she will start gagging & hold her breath until she passes out.

If its just me around, she runs to her room, screams for 5 minutes and then comes out happy. She will slam the door on me because she doesn't want me near her & honestly I don't want to be near her either....

We were at the Dr today and Matilda didn't get what she wanted & the Dr told her "no" for pulling on something & she fell to the ground with great drama... unfortunatly DH & I both laughed because it was such a good show... she got worse but eventually settled down and had some cuddles. But it did take her a bit to get there today.