Some days I feel like I'm pretty good at this parent gig. I can get through my day, get meals on the table, keep Greyson happy and occupied and get 3 to 6 hours of jobby-job work in.
Then there are days where I call Michael at 5:45 leaving him messages like "You better be close to the house, because I can't take much more of this!".
Today fell into the later category. Greyson missed his morning nap and was an over-tired crank, even after his afternoon nap. Yes, he still takes 2 naps - after 16 months of him being a horrible napper he's finally napping twice a day for at least an hour each and I'm happily rolling with it.
Greyson has entered the terrible two's a little early. He's currently into throwing things, be it Cheerios or tantrums. He's mastered the art of going limp so I can't pick him up easily. He's testing me all the time. I say "don't touch the lamp" he looks at me and touches the lamp. We go to time out and then he goes right back to the lamp and touches a different part of it while watching me - we go back to time out. Over and over again!
I know this is just part of being the mom of a very strong-willed 18 month old, but some days it just gets the best of me.
And when it does, I pour myself a Cherry Coke, toss in a scoop of ice cream and a dash of vodka and thank the good lord that Michael finally came home from work.
4 comments:
I'm really glad you posted this because I thought I was the only one struggling with a baby throwing hissy fits!!
I think your coping mechanism sounds awesome, I may have to try it this weekend!
My daughter has been throwing tantrums since around 11 months. She 14 months now and she's pretty awesome at testing my patience! She's better if I take her out around people so we don't spend much time alone at home because it's not fun for either of us :)
I know what you mean I was sick and sore yesterday, Hayden missed his evening nap and my husband didn't get home until after 7. And though my back was on fire and sore, Hayden wanted to be held and nursed for like 30 seconds then he would get down, play, cry and want back up. He did this for hours!
Oh Morgan, you are not alone and it's nowhere NEAR over! Alex did the same thing, started around 18 months and he's still going strong at 3 years and 1 month. Tara tells me 3 was actually worse than 2! Hang in there! And keep up your consistent time outs... you are a wonderful mommy and Greyson is lucky to have you. (now where's my ice cream... I need to try that Mommy time out treat...
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