I feel like a sh*t mom today

belle204

This is not a thinly veiled attempt at validation. I'm just venting. I posted earlier that A was whining, crying and just melting down left and right. We went to see a movie and she was excited and cooperative for the most part. But after the movie she went right back to melting down, not listening, being wild and asking the same questions repeatedly. My nerves were ... are so shot. I had a meltdown and started yelling and asked her to just please be quiet. I heard her whimpering from the backseat and then she went to sleep. I feel so awful for losing my temper with her ... she woke up for a minute and I asked her if she was ok and she said I made her sad. I put her in bed and sat with her for a few minutes rubbing her back. I should have known she was tired and acting out and just come straight home after the movie. I'm feeling very overhwhelmed and stretched thin and this is not how I want my time with her to be. I'm trying to stop crying and going to put this scooter together for her and go to bed myself.

JOEBunny

I hate when I don't realize DD is tired.  It is hard sometimes, and even if she is, she won't go to sleep.  I hope you find a new, more positive job, in the near future.  That would make it easier.

belle204

Thanks Joe. Of course my sister just made me feel worse by saying, "I don't know why you fuss when you know she is sleepy." Um, I didn't know and like your dd, just b/c she is doesn't mean she's going even if I realize it.

*Amy*

Sorry you had a tough day.  We all have those moments.  Try to relax and remember tomorrow is a new day.

BubblyToes

(((BIG FAT HUGS))) girl.

These kids are going to kill us, I swear.

I keep thinking about yelling at Will, and I cry.  But it will definitely be a learning experience for both of he and I.  And I can safely say with certainty that I will never lose myshit like that again.  

  and (zombies!) right back at you.

sooosie

(HUGS)!

We all do this type of crap and we all feel bad about it.  Dang kids!

sarahjared

((hugs))

We all have days like that and they suck.  Try not to be too hard on yourself.

niecy

girl I've had too many *** mom moments lately to count. If you feel guilty it's cuz u luv her so dang much. They don't remember after 5 minutes, and we as parents learn and start fresh each day.We need to give ourselves room for error, this is a hard job, the  hardest! The good news is the kiddos love us unconditionally and vice versa.

femmegem

(((hugs))) We've all been there.