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October 2011 Moms
jonnygurl76
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"Sometimes I am two people. Johnny is the nice one. Cash causes all the trouble. They fight." - Johnny Cash
Example of how my kids are trying to kill me...
jonnygurl76
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So DD hasn't napped in over a month. Fun times. She will give me maybe 10 minutes of quiet time in her room before she starts yelling for me. Like today when I tried to ignore her to see if she would give up and sleep since she is EXHAUSTED. Nope. She just got louder and more crazed until I took her downstairs.
DS refused his afternoon nap and when I went to check on him DD threw a temper tantrum until I took her with me upstairs because she didn't want to stay downstairs alone. Um, yeah that really works when I am trying to get him to nap. So now we are all downstairs, cranky, tired, we have had tears about 5 times in the last 20 minutes. Good times. Oh yeah and did I mention DH is working his 24 hour shift at the FD today? not home until 7am tomorrow.
Maybe I should title this post "Look what you have to look forward to when you have 2 under 2..." Good luck to all of you that are KU and thinking "but that won't be MY kids, my kids will be different." Yeah, I tried to convince myself of that crap too.
DS refused his afternoon nap and when I went to check on him DD threw a temper tantrum until I took her with me upstairs because she didn't want to stay downstairs alone. Um, yeah that really works when I am trying to get him to nap. So now we are all downstairs, cranky, tired, we have had tears about 5 times in the last 20 minutes. Good times. Oh yeah and did I mention DH is working his 24 hour shift at the FD today? not home until 7am tomorrow.
Maybe I should title this post "Look what you have to look forward to when you have 2 under 2..." Good luck to all of you that are KU and thinking "but that won't be MY kids, my kids will be different." Yeah, I tried to convince myself of that crap too.
"Sometimes I am two people. Johnny is the nice one. Cash causes all the trouble. They fight." - Johnny Cash
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Re: Example of how my kids are trying to kill me...
Is she still in the crib or have you moved her into a bed?
I want another baby. All of these KU posts make me want a baby even more but I am so afraid if I have 2U2 I will turn into a crazy. I like being calm and easy going. I used to be VERY stressed out and snappy all the time and I feel like that would happen again if I join the 2U2 club.
I'm sorry you're having a rough time Johnnygirl. I really do feel for you
She has books, her favorite dolls with her, the light on if she wants it, etc. she is the kind of kid that likes to have a quiet, cozy spot where she feels safe.
When I asked her why she doesn't want to nap she says "but Mommy, I never want to sleep again!"
I knew this is what kids were really thinking. I knew it! LOL
My sister has a 19 month old and a 6 month old and I get to hear every single day what I have to look forward to having two so close together!
In a way, I'm glad I'm somewhat prepared as to what to expect, but then I feel guilt for being so nervous and dreading the baby stage again.
I keep telling myself this will so be worth it in a few years!
It sounds like she doesn't feel safe. Has something happened or changed recently? Has she possibly seen something scary? Have you tried having her lay in your bed and you lay down with her at naptime?
I have tried everything!! She wasn't napping everyday but she would stay in her crib quietly and talk or sing to herself. She would nap 2 to 3 days out of 7. Now she just refuses. She gets limited tv time and it is Sesame st and Sprout. There haven't been any major changes other than her turning 3 and DS started walking. Since DS has started walking and able to reach all of her toys she is very fresh with him and will push/shove/tackle him. Good times.
I'm so sorry, JG. I hope that things settle down for you, especially since you are being a single Mama right now.
No wonder back in the day they'd rub whiskey on the kids' gums.
I bet they did that for more than just teething!
I'm sorry! My kids were trying to kill me last week. DH was away on business for 10 days, both kids got sick, DS stopped STTN, DD and DS decided napping was for the birds, and I was exhausted. So tired. I feel for you. Luckily, 2 weeks later we are back on schedule and doing ok. DS is still not STTN but I have DH back.
I hear the 3's are worse than the 2's. I'm not looking forward to them. I hope your DD starts cooperating very soon. I second Lopes' big girl bed suggestion. She's already not sleeping, maybe its worth a shot. I think my DD is getting close to switching. Maybe if she had a big girl bed and you could lay down with her, your DD wouldn't be afraid (which it sounds like she's afraid of something to me). I know they start getting such a vivid imagination, DD is already starting with this and "I scared" is her new phrase.
I wish you luck and lots is sleep.
(((Hugs))) I have nights where my kids gang up on me too. That's the worst!! I'm so sorry and I hope you got a little sleep. Just remember, this too shall pass.