Mean mama

Oliver just learned to use a straw. I was pretty impressed as Brady didn't get the whole straw thing for a long time. He would have a drink and then turn it upside down to gnaw on the bottom of the cup. The cups and straws are supposedly spill proof and they work pretty well as long as the straw is touching the bottom of the cup. So I didn't want to take any chances on my mother's carpet and had to take it away from him. He does NOT like to be told no, or have something taken away from him.
So I took this picture of his reaction because it was cracking me up.



Does that make me a mean mama? He is such a little tantrum thrower! Again, something Brady was not. I know you aren't supposed to compare children but it is hard not to when they are on the opposite ends of the personality spectrum. I have to contain him in the pack and play when I try to get things done so he doesn't hurt himself. He hates it. He gives me the stiff-straight legs and throws his head back so it is hard to sit him down. The lilttle booger! Any suggestions on how to deal with an active, tempermental, 9 month old are welcome. This is all new to me.
I am used to this quiet, observant, play in one spot beauty. (although she is quickly headed for diva status so I am sure my days of ease are numbered.)