Where's the supernanny when you need her?

I would put her poor behaviour down to staying up late for New Years last night, but we didn't go anywhere, so Jesse was in bed her usual seven pm. So, why, oh WHY she would be throwing hissy fits all day today is simply beyond me. What started out as a lovely outing to the sis-in-law up on the hill, quickly turned into a day of alternating between screaming fits of anger, heartsore sniffles, temper tantrums, throwing her toys accross the room or AT people, more tears and more tantrums.
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And not only from me. Jesse too!
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OK, I am kidding. But seriously, if something doesn't change, I'm going to join in on the madness soon.
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I honestly don't know WHAT to do about correcting Jesse's tantrums anymore. I am tired tired tired of it! Sick and tired of being sick and tired of trying to control the tantrums. I've read the books, implemented plans for dealing with misbehaviour, done my homework, thrown my hands in the air, pretended she was someone else's kid (I'm so bad!), spanked (please no judgement!) , distracted her from her behaviour, gone down to her eyelevel and used my "I'm serious now" voice, I've said no, followed through on "If you do that, then I will have to do this" threats, and am STILL completely out of my depth!
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Someone please tell me that The Terrible Two's sometimes come early! And then leaves early too!
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This little girlie might be pint-sized, but she is strong willed and very passionate about what she wants... And apparently she is WINNING this battle of wits against her exasperated parents.
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Lord have mercy!
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My sister-in-law kindly loaned me a book to read by Jo Frost of Supernanny fame. I have already read lots of it in the hopes of finding a solution to the sullenness silliness... Let's hope we make some progress this year. And before I am completely grey. My hair-dying budget cannot keep up with the number of new grey hairs that are appearing.

Cape Town, oh, Cape Town, how I love thee!

One of my best friends, Joey, has treated me to the gift of a lifetime! She has bought me a flight to Cape Town for a few days. Alone! Just meeeeee! And her, waiting for me that side.
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It's difficult to tell you just how excited I am to be going back to my favourite city on the continent, for a few days. Just thinking about the trip conjures up wonderful thoughts of sleeping right through the night, eating a whole entire meal without interruption, reading lazily on the patio overlooking the Atlantic, leisurely strolls through malls without apologizing to shop owners... quiet time with my friend, long chats and short naps...
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And four whole days of missing my baby!!! I am absolutely DREADING the missing her. It will be my first trip somewhere without her. I wonder if I will actually be able to enjoy my time there?... I can go, knowing she'll be in the care of the best man on the planet.  What did I do to deserve being married to Robin?
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I fly out early next week, and return Friday. And you'll be the first to know how it went, when I get back.