Well settled into motherhood, and you are still exhausted ? I have had this little one around me for 20 whole months now, I shouldve got a hang of this by now ? As he is growing older, smarter and more aware comes another big mighty mountain - Tantrums! Tantrums are those episodes you hear about from other people thinking they will never really happen to you. It is those horror moments when you want to hide away and not really face the reality that is happening right now. Is that my angel, super friendly boy on the playground floor screaming "no no no" because he doesnt want to wear his shoes and is upset because the ground is dirty, oh no - now his feet are dirty, but no shoes please, simply because they will make everything OK and we cant really let that happen can we!
In anticipation of toddler tantrums, amongst the million things you prepare for at bootcamp motherhood (no I'm kidding, there is no such camp) I got my self a few books on how to handle a hormonal 2 year old. Ofcourse great advice - if you have to give it and pretend to be a "know it all" in your mom's group; but not very on point when you have a "situation" at hand. I guess the only thing that has been helping so far is distraction to another thing, toy or person, which is losing its charm since we are growing up and becoming more aware and are all caught up on these old school tricks.
What makes it completely worse is a sick toddler who is really pushing your buttons to get you to cave in so he can watch his youtube videos or scribble on the walls or throw water on the floor. That in my opinion is the stickiest situation where the physical exhaustion supersedes the willingness to accept any peace offering. Its those days that I sit and really wonder where he caught the bug from, so I have someone to blame for all this misery.
And then next morning, he wakes up with a big smile pretending that those weird awkward moments/days did not happen. Those days where he has eaten, napped on time, pooped like a boss,
where everything is happy, playful and loving and you absolutely start loving your life again. The stars have finally aligned :)
You start thinking about the great miracle of life and about how kind god has been to give you this precious being who says " i love you mumma" and hugs you every morning. Once again you are back to posting happy pictures of your lovely experiences and million emotions and just simply acing motherhood.
Tantrums are annoying. Tantrums push your buttons and make you want to slam your head into a wall. They make you realize how hormonal you probably were when you were pregnant. But on the flipside they bring in oodles and oodles of patience in you, teach you to smile through cries of distress and anger and make you the wonderful mom you are destined to be,
Dear moms - every mother has to deal with toddler tantrums openly or behind close doors, so no mother could really be judging when your toddler throws a fit at a restaurant, store, playground or the airport. And for those who are judging you, remember that they probably do not have the million, amazing, aww-worthy moments you also have with your child. These moments that are worth so much more than this ability to judge!
Enjoy toddler tantrums, enjoy the hugs after, enjoy motherhood! Your day couldve been worse, but it is not :)
In anticipation of toddler tantrums, amongst the million things you prepare for at bootcamp motherhood (no I'm kidding, there is no such camp) I got my self a few books on how to handle a hormonal 2 year old. Ofcourse great advice - if you have to give it and pretend to be a "know it all" in your mom's group; but not very on point when you have a "situation" at hand. I guess the only thing that has been helping so far is distraction to another thing, toy or person, which is losing its charm since we are growing up and becoming more aware and are all caught up on these old school tricks.
What makes it completely worse is a sick toddler who is really pushing your buttons to get you to cave in so he can watch his youtube videos or scribble on the walls or throw water on the floor. That in my opinion is the stickiest situation where the physical exhaustion supersedes the willingness to accept any peace offering. Its those days that I sit and really wonder where he caught the bug from, so I have someone to blame for all this misery.
And then next morning, he wakes up with a big smile pretending that those weird awkward moments/days did not happen. Those days where he has eaten, napped on time, pooped like a boss,
where everything is happy, playful and loving and you absolutely start loving your life again. The stars have finally aligned :)
You start thinking about the great miracle of life and about how kind god has been to give you this precious being who says " i love you mumma" and hugs you every morning. Once again you are back to posting happy pictures of your lovely experiences and million emotions and just simply acing motherhood.
Tantrums are annoying. Tantrums push your buttons and make you want to slam your head into a wall. They make you realize how hormonal you probably were when you were pregnant. But on the flipside they bring in oodles and oodles of patience in you, teach you to smile through cries of distress and anger and make you the wonderful mom you are destined to be,
Dear moms - every mother has to deal with toddler tantrums openly or behind close doors, so no mother could really be judging when your toddler throws a fit at a restaurant, store, playground or the airport. And for those who are judging you, remember that they probably do not have the million, amazing, aww-worthy moments you also have with your child. These moments that are worth so much more than this ability to judge!
Enjoy toddler tantrums, enjoy the hugs after, enjoy motherhood! Your day couldve been worse, but it is not :)
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