When you get kicked in the head by your child waking up in the morning (oh an accident of course), you know its not going to be a good day! My cheeky child cranked up his cheekiness a few notches today and needless to say, I'm exhausted, my eyes are hanging out of my head, and I never want a repeat of today, like ever!
As soon as one thing goes wrong, it is only fair that everything else follows shortly behind. There were tears, many, many tears. Those tears came from both of us at different times.
The tears came thick and fast when Darby had many tantrums regarding basically everything, and my tears were at his frustration and the sheer determination of my child. It wore me down, I feel broken and like a failure. Oh and the ultimate came when I bought a new bottle of organic Maple syrup for $12 and the bag broke when I got home and it smashed all over the ground. That's when I really broke and I burst into big, sobbing tears. I knew it wasn't really important in the scheme of things , but it tipped me over. My sheer exhaustion hitting me like a brick in the head. Darby was shocked and tried to comfort me, I needed a big fat drink, but instead I ploughed on and made dinner. Although a happy ending did come when he went to bed easily tonight, sweet relief.
I love my little sidekick with my whole heart, I really really do, but today was just one of those days. I know we all have them and I know tomorrow is a new, fresh day and I just hope it doesn't start the same way again.
Until next time
Java Jane
Oh I hate those days. Master A has been throwing so many tantrums lately I'm unsure what a good day feels like anymore! Let it all out and get ready for a brand new day tomorrow! xx
ReplyDeleteOh you poor thing - the age between 2-3 can be really hard for tantrums! I remember pulling my hair out at that time! And it is harder when you are on your own! It will get easier I promise! Its just hard when they have a doozy of a day and you have to readjust!! xxx
DeleteOh you poor thing, those days are just so, so hard. But you survived it and you're right -- tomorrow is a fresh new day. I hope it's much better for you! x
ReplyDeleteI know - arent they the worst!! I know its not everyday but it deifnately gets you!
DeleteThanks lovely! Today has started on a much more positive note!! xx
We must live in parallel universes. Although I didn't lose a bottle of maple syrup, I think that is totally worthy of tears. Apart from the tantrum of the century (requiring checkout chick intervention no less!) I got wee'd on twice as well as scratched and kicked. Days like today make it very hard to enjoy our kids but that's what bedtime and wine are for. A little perspective! Hope things are better tomorrow xx
ReplyDeleteI hope your fast asleep now. I hate those days! Dropping the maple syrip would have been the end of me! Xx
ReplyDeleteOh yep it tipped me right over the edge!! We both slept very well!! And today has been much easier - well im paying someone else to deal with the tantrums (kinder!!)
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You and failure do not go together in the same sentence! I hope there are no kicks in the head in the morning. Thank heaven for new days and fresh starts. Xxx
ReplyDeleteOh thanks Lee...you are too nice.. I was a failure yesterday, but today I will succeed - its been a much better start to the day!! Many deep breaths were taken yesterday and Im trying to look at all the positives!! xxx
DeleteOh you poor thing - the age between 2-3 can be really hard for tantrums! I remember pulling my hair out at that time! And it is harder when you are on your own! It will get easier I promise! Its just hard when they have a doozy of a day and you have to readjust!! xxx
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