Though actually yesterday at recess it was really nice out. And the playground was good - packed down snow and not icy and not too many puddles to keep the kids out of. But it won't last.
I just lost it on DD1. She's being such an ass about napping and I told her if she didn't stop screaming (not crying just literally yelling) I was going to close her door, which she hates. Of course she continued to be a little shit so I went and closed the door. Cue the hysterics. I yelled. I actually only feel slightly bad because she's being completely insufferable today. We were supposed to go out to dinner with my family to celebrate my birthday and my mom's birthday but there's no way I'm taking her anywhere in public today.
Post by Susan0utLoud on Apr 1, 2017 12:21:44 GMT -5
So my aunt just knocked on the door and showed ds a giant truck that was covered in dirt and mud. She said it was going in our backyard for him to play with. Well, of course ds thinks he gets to play with it right now. RIGHT NOW. But no, we're still in pjs. Cue epic meltdown followed by two timeouts for hitting sister.
Why did she bring that thing over here?!?! Why? Just leave it in the back yard and surprise him next time we're out there.
I just lost it on DD1. She's being such an ass about napping and I told her if she didn't stop screaming (not crying just literally yelling) I was going to close her door, which she hates. Of course she continued to be a little shit so I went and closed the door. Cue the hysterics. I yelled. I actually only feel slightly bad because she's being completely insufferable today. We were supposed to go out to dinner with my family to celebrate my birthday and my mom's birthday but there's no way I'm taking her anywhere in public today.
Is it possible she's ready to give up napping? DS hasn't napped in almost a year. He will occasionally fall asleep on a random day. He's perfectly fine and his behavior isn't worse because he's tired or something.
I just lost it on DD1. She's being such an ass about napping and I told her if she didn't stop screaming (not crying just literally yelling) I was going to close her door, which she hates. Of course she continued to be a little shit so I went and closed the door. Cue the hysterics. I yelled. I actually only feel slightly bad because she's being completely insufferable today. We were supposed to go out to dinner with my family to celebrate my birthday and my mom's birthday but there's no way I'm taking her anywhere in public today.
Is it possible she's ready to give up napping? DS hasn't napped in almost a year. He will occasionally fall asleep on a random day. He's perfectly fine and his behavior isn't worse because he's tired or something.
I don't think so. She does nap most days and we can definitely tell by 5:30ish if she hasn't napped. She becomes....difficult to deal with.
Is it possible she's ready to give up napping? DS hasn't napped in almost a year. He will occasionally fall asleep on a random day. He's perfectly fine and his behavior isn't worse because he's tired or something.
I don't think so. She does nap most days and we can definitely tell by 5:30ish if she hasn't napped. She becomes....difficult to deal with.
Dd naps once or twice a week. Based on the last 2 days, there's a greater chance when daddy is home. When she started not napping she was a wreck by bedtime. Now she's usually fine, maybe needs a little more down time in the afternoon.
Were headed to the zoo to take advantage of the lack of people still it's barely 50 out. We'll hit up all the indoor exhibits.
It's just about 50 here and we're hanging out in the back yard. 50 is typical here, though. I thought about the zoo but I know it's packed because I see people checking in on IG.
Were headed to the zoo to take advantage of the lack of people still it's barely 50 out. We'll hit up all the indoor exhibits.
It's just about 50 here and we're hanging out in the back yard. 50 is typical here, though. I thought about the zoo but I know it's packed because I see people checking in on IG.
Still snowing here. We'll be going to a zoo 2000 miles away from here later this week. 50 would be delightful.
It's just about 50 here and we're hanging out in the back yard. 50 is typical here, though. I thought about the zoo but I know it's packed because I see people checking in on IG.
Still snowing here. We'll be going to a zoo 2000 miles away from here later this week. 50 would be delightful.
It looks like it's going to rain, but I'm staying out here until it does or lunch time. J is going to crazy in the house.
Post by BurritosAtEveryMeal on Apr 1, 2017 14:22:30 GMT -5
It snowed here today. So tired of rin and snow. DH and I are going out for dinner, kid-free, for the first time in forever. I really just want a pedicure and a nap!
So my post natal anxiety which has been largely under control this time round took a huge dent today.
Was at soft play with DS. It was time to go and he ran off into the play area and right up to the top of a huge slide. He cried when he saw me coming after him. To try to prevent tears, I said let's go down the slide together holding hands, then we could leave.
We sat side by side. He was sweaty so was slower than me. We were still holding hands but he tipped to the side. He started to scream but I kept hold of him. Unknown to me, his ear was touching the plastic slide and basically, the speed and sweat caused it to stick and ripped the skin off at the back of his ear. His head thudded all the way down.
At the bottom, I checked and the back of his ear was bleeding and his actual ear and side of face was black with bruising and swollen.
We left, with him crying hard and on the road outside I fell over (I was so stressed). I was carrying DS so when I fell to the ground, he landed on top of me and rolled onto the Tarmac and hit the side of his eye/cheek...same side as his ear injury.
That also bruised and blackened immediately.
He was really drowsy and sorry for himself so we went to hospital to get him checked - he's ok thank god, just sore.
I feel 100% responsible and like I can't look after my kids properly. I'm scared now to pick up DD2 incase I drop her and I'm a nervous wreck. I'm so scared now my post natal anxiety comes back. I don't want to live with a constant dread, scared of my kids getting hurt, or not being able to keep them safe.
lulu I'm so sorry that all happened but it's not your fault. These toddlers will find a way of hurting themselves no matter what you do. You are a wonderful careing mum and your kids are lucky to have you looking out for them.
lulu I'm glad your DS is ok. That sounds so scary...but is also not your fault. It sounds like a total freak accident and you were just trying to get your kid to transition to having to leave easily. Don't beat yourself up but if you are really having bad thoughts please see if you can talk to someone. Hugs.
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