I feel like screaming, but it won't do any good.  I had an appointment at 8 this morning and I didn't think there would be any harm in leaving both girls home since M was sleeping.  I figured M wouldn't wake up and if she did, A could just stay in my room for a few minutes.  I knew I would be gone less than 30 minutes.  I was right about all of it but I didn't account for the expectation that A would start throwing a fit and not stop until... well, she hasn't yet.  I sent her back to bed 15 minutes ago so that I could have some peace before M woke up, but M is up now and I haven't had the chance to get refocused and calm and A is still pouting.  Great.  Why does she think she will ever get what she wants/needs by throwing a fit?  Why doesn't she just use her words?  What have I done to cause this and how can I fix it?!?