My 3.5 yo got mad at me today because I wouldn't let him have a Popsicle for dinner and he pulled the "I don't love you" card for the first time.
I know he doesn't mean it, but holy crap does that hurt. I keep hearing him say it in my head. I need hugs.
Re: I need all the hugs
Thanks for the hugs girls. Wine and knitting are on the agenda for tonight for sure.
I think they just reach a point where they don't necessarily know how to direct their anger/frustrations. And it certainly comes out in ways that are sometimes awful. But don't ever doubt his love for you, Mama. Maybe just try redirecting his thoughts... "I know you don't mean that. You love me, you just don't like what I've told you." That has helped M from ever saying that to me again. Now it's, "I don't like that I can't have a cookie!" Works for us. In the meantime, I'm so sorry you are hurt so bad. ((((Huge hugs))))
Hugs momma!
Baby Girl #2 is on her way!