I feel like the worlds worst mother

kellygirl0515

As I type this I'm still crying.  My DS (who's almost 3) is mostly a great kid except for the occassional temper tanrum, which I'm hoping is normal for his age.  Today was good up until returning home from food shopping - all h-ll broke loose and things went downhill quick.  No idea what brought on the 'episode' but it ended up being a screaming session between the two of us, him in the naughty corner w/ me guarding him (b/c he bangs his head and kicks his feet and I'm terrified he'll hurt himself) he slaps and kicks me and then finally gives up and says he wants to go to bed.  He's passed out right now.  How do you girls do it?  I feel terrible when this happens.  There's no control.  I know yelling doesn't help matters but I'm not perfect.  I don't want to be hit (I'm pg) nor do I condone that type of behavior in my house.  Does anyone have any suggestions?  Is this normal or should I talk to his pedi about it?  PS - he only pulls these episodes at home w/ my and DH no where else.  TIA Kel

reemarie81

I think it's normal.  Don't you know the threes are the new two's.  Don't feel bad been there done that.  He will be fine once he wakes up.

kellygirl0515

Thanks :-)  I did hear that 3 is worse than 2 - god help me ha!  I just beat myself up so bad.  I hate being the yeller and the emotional one... this pg has made me a mess.  Thanks for letting me know I'm normal :-)  Kel

eshaffer

My DS will be 3 in January, and he does the same thing, so I'll say it's normal.

ccm1203

Those types of episodes suck.   I have found that sending DS to his room has a bigger impact than time out.