This morning, a dismal, rainy morning, both kids slept in until 8:00. That, in and of itself, is a luxury. And logically, that luxury should have resulted in two well-rested children and a grateful, happy mother. Instead, after changing Hannah's pee-soaked pajamas and sheets, while listening to Jacob cry in the next room, I found myself already getting frustrated. Then Hannah didn't want to get dressed. And I immediately went into completely irritated, had-it-to-here mode. Where did that come from? That kind of attitude should be reserved for the end of the day, when one more whiny comment is enough to send you over the edge.
Alas, by 10:00 when Jacob was fighting his nap and Hannah was still whining about the strangest things, I thought we might all have to go back to bed and start over. Instead, I gave Jacob an "emergency nurse" (yeah, how's that weaning thing going?) and I let Hannah "clean" the windows with a diaper wipe (one of her favourite things to do, though it leaves disgusting streaks that I have clean later). So, now all is peaceful and quiet and well with the world again.
But I'm a little worried. Do I really have that short a fuse? I mean, they slept in! That alone should have shored up some goodwill in my heart. Where has my patience gone and how do I get more?
A Calloused Foot
13 years ago
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That seems to be the way it is. Coffee seems to help snap me out of it. I think the kids are already starting to figure out what makes mom tick though....
ReplyDeleteSometimes it's just the thought of not getting outside, knowing the whole rainy day that looms ahead that leaves our fuses slightly shortened :( You're not alone...
ReplyDeleteBeen there. Done that. Having a coffee or just taking a 'mommy time out' seems to work for me..
ReplyDeleteProof that two is more than enough this anonymous reader says.....
ReplyDeleteI think sometimes we all need a "me" day..have you had one recently??? I know..2 kids..ya right??? But I know you have a husband who would always step up to the plate for you. We all have frustrating, cranky days, even without 2 kids....hang in there!!!
ReplyDeleteI think you came up with creative solutions. Sometimes unfortunately getting 'too much' sleep rather than your usual schedule has an opposite affect (effect). I know strangely enough if I get out of schedule (too much or too little) my mood is not as pleasant. You're a great mom who now has kids that are able to test their boundaries. Take a deep breath and hold your ground on what you want to matter (behaviour, safety, habits etc) and know that this too shall pass.
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