That's good to know it is normal! DS had been having these types of issues with broken food for a little while, but it was his behavior with it that was unexpected. The rate at which he got to hysterics was something that I'd never seen before. But, that can also be possibly attributed to him being 3 since that is a trying age. He's definitely more of a handful in more ways than that! lol It is so surprising when he's tackling some things several years beyond his age and then turns around and acts his real age. It is very easy to forget what age they really are at times.
Aquinas, I wasn't sure about the hunger thing but I will look into it. It was a thought I had too that it could be worsened by hunger or by being tired. It just seems to happen only on certain days, but if I track what he eats on good and bad days, that will help me know for sure too!
Thanks everyone!