Today was one of those days that couldn't end quickly enough. It's 7:42 and it's finally ending, I think. Hans is on his way home from work. I spanked Justin today. Several times. And I've never done it before and I did it while nice Christmas music about Jesus played in the background. All I do is fight with him. And I'm losing. To a two year old. Why can't I keep my cool with a 2 year old? It's wearing me down. I am anxious for Hans to have 3 days of work off in a row next week. I need help with this child!!! Any suggestions?
7 comments:
sorry, no suggestions. only empathy. i lose everyday to my 4 1/2 year old and 3 year old. every day. so. . . did spanking get any good results????? :) oh the urge has been there oh-so-many times!
all i can say is i am truly sorry. i think i told my husband a few times last week that, "i hate my life." and it's all due to my "fights" with my boys. i always wonder how i am to have "joy in the moment" at those times.
anyways, i am totally not helping. sorry. just know that you are so not alone.
by the way, i really don't hate my life. just some days i think i do.
i have no clue - but i almost lost it with my almost 2 year old tonight. i had to stick her in time out for the first time and she screamed and screamed for about 1 hours. AHHHHHHH!!!! if it helps, justin is sure cute!
Oh Michelle- I feel your pain. Ian is always pushing my buttons. Always. And I feel like I am more often a monster mommy than a nice mommy. Sometimes it feels like all I do is fight with Ian. I just try to start with a clean slate every day.
It does feel ridiculous that a four year old rules our house. He is so strong willed.
Sometimes I put myself in time outs. It's great.
Try to remember how sweet he is when he is asleep!
Hang in there!
So sorry Michelle. Boys are way different than girls, and I'm told that they switch roles in the teenage years, the boys calm down and the girls go crazy. I don't know though, I just keep hoping it will happen soon.
I feel your pain Michelle! I sometimes don't know how I'm going to make it through the day. The late afternoons are the worst for sure. I love my boys so much, but sometimes I feel just like you. This "terrible two" stage is difficult, and my baby isn't even 2yet! I always feel like it helps to call a friend just so I don't feel so alone in my frustration. So call me anytime you need a friend!
Ah the memories. Try to not beat yourself up too much, Michelle. When Brian was little and a BIG handful, I read read read every parenting book I could get my hands on. One titled "The Strong-willed Child" is a great one (I think that is the name of it). I personally like Dobson's books and philosophies. Another friend of mine who has a large family linked to this website - http://parentrx.com/ . If you don't "feel joy" in every moment, then you are normal. Also remember that in my opinion, teen-aged boys are the best - if they live through being preschoolers!! Better times will come. Find comfort in the scriptures as well. And, don't hesitate to have Hans give you a blessing - great wisdom comes that way.
What is up with these 3rd children? Noah is the same, a little bugger a lot of the time but so dang cute at the same time. Jon and I are just praying we make it the next year or so. They get so much easier when they are 4!
Post a Comment