I love my 2 year old son but he's so getting on my nerves. Throwing toys, wanting to watch SpongeBob, no Barney, no Happy Feet and back to SpongeBob. I want milk, I want juice, I want, I want, I want. Taking his diaper off, I put in back on, he takes it back off. The list goes on. I'm complaining, I know, but I need a break or at the very least to know I'm not alone. Any other moms with toddlers out there? How do you handle it all?
2007-07-02 09:17:38 · 16 answers · asked by Brandy 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
ok people, I'm getting tired of hearing how apparently I'm not ready to be a mom and to stop complaining! This has got to be coming from people who don't have kids or are just b*tches to begin with. I love my son. I am a good mother. I was venting and looking for a little support. For your information, I have no family support to help me out, I have a husband that's wonderful but I'm the one here at the house with him 24/7 If you think you can do a better job, contact me!
2007-07-02 11:42:25 · update #1
You are not alone, and I have a glass of wine every night when my daughter goes to bed.
2007-07-02 10:07:01 · answer #1 · answered by M 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
People tell you about terrible 2's, but I personally thought my daughter was more of a pill at age 3. Don't get me wrong, 2 was a difficult age too.
A few coping mechanisims:
First...anything you can let him do to burn off all that extra energy will help. My apartment complex has a pool that has been a godsend. Going to the park is always good.
I've also noticed that my daughter is better behaved for other people than she is for me. Maybe you could find a vacation bible school or Kindermusic class or something like that to give yourself a break.
My town (which isn't really that large) has a drop off daycare that I use occasionally. It's a little pricey at $6/hour, but on those days when I'm about to pull my hair out, it's well worth it.
Keep him as busy as possible. That's the key.
2007-07-02 16:31:57 · answer #2 · answered by ambertmbg1 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Keep him busy whenever possible. My 18 month old daughter gets like that whenever she's stuck in the house. An hour outside (minimum) in the morning before nap, another hour after nap, and she's good to go. She is into EVERYTHING, all the time, and never ever ever sits down. When it rains, I want to choke her because she just runs around the house driving me crazy, but, that's what toddlers do. Kids that age are active, and need outlets for their energy, otherwise they drive you CRAZY! Turn off that TV and give him something to do, and you'll see a big change.
2007-07-02 16:48:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He sounds normal!! You just sometimes have to step back from everything and breath.
If she throws toys, I warn her that I am going to take them away. If she does it again, I take it away. I make sure I am always constant. If I say I am going to do something....I make sure I do it every time.
As for the diaper thing, what worked with us, we but it on backwards. Our daughter can't reach the tabs that way.
Also, what we do is if she is having a really bad day, and driving me crazy, it is usually because her energy needs to be released. I take her outside, and let her RUN RUN RUN. Usually when we get home she is much calmer and she feels better about herself. Plus the sun helps calm them as well.
2007-07-02 17:44:39 · answer #4 · answered by Umm Selma 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
mine is almost 22 months and has been the same way. He's learned the word "mine" and "no" and it drives me insane. His sister was an angel so I suppose I should have known that couldn't happen twice. We are putting him in a 2 day a week preschool program that starts after labor day to give me and him a break (I'm home all day with him). He needs the socialization and I need some alone time.
2007-07-02 16:29:28 · answer #5 · answered by pookiesmom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When nap time happens I go and take it as Mommy time!! I also have a little girl and I have heard that they are easer. I am also 34 weeks pregnant, so I really have a hard time with time outs. I also turn the kid over to daddy when he gets home fo an hour break. I go in my room and watch the news after dinner.
2007-07-02 16:26:56 · answer #6 · answered by Mrs Florek 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a breath...its the best way. When you're in the right frame of mind, they're the easiest to deal with. Don't approach the situation while you're frustrated, it only makes it worse. Just pick him up, put him somewhere safe and leave the room for 10 min to breathe. Deal with a punishment when you are calm.
Hang in there...I feel your pain!
2007-07-02 16:28:39 · answer #7 · answered by starlight_940 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter was exactly like that...come to find out she is an outdoors person she needs to be outside at all times. Even though I am tired I take her out for a couple of hours and then bring her in for a snack and pop in a movie and she was good for the next couple of hours.
2007-07-02 16:28:45 · answer #8 · answered by Lupe W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he needs to get outside and run around more and get some physical exercise. I think I am lucky, my daughter is 2 and she is pretty well behaved, maybe it is different with girls. Since he is taking his diaper off, you should try potty training him, this is a sign he is getting ready to use a potty. I guess he is asking for things because he is too little to get them himself, just try to be patient. Before you know it he will be a teenager.
2007-07-02 16:36:44 · answer #9 · answered by Stuck in the middle of nowhere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow you sound just like me! LoL... My daughter is 3 and she stays up my butt 24/7. It's typical for me to get home and not actually sit down until like 4 hours later. And then when I do sit down it's only for about 1 minute and she's calling me again... needs more juice, wants to watch a movie, can't find a toy, blah blah... Yes it does still drive me crazy sometimes. I might as well forget trying to watch tv, or read a book or any of that b/c I can't actually sit down anymore. And it's even worse b/c she only wants me to do stuff for her, not her dad or anyone else, only me... But if I ever get really frustrated sometimes I just have to tell her daddy to take over for 30 minutes and let me step outside, breath, think so I can try to relax. I love my daughter to death but she can definetely drive me nuts. So, no you aren't the only one
2007-07-02 16:26:24 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's called the terrible 2's for a reason. Be strong with him, tell him to watch one movie at a time if he refuses he is old enough to be punished. Same with one drink at a time and the diaper. He can be put in timeout. You are the mother, you are responsible for his actions. Teach him that that behavior is not appropriate. You can do it. Millions of mothers have survived, so can you.
2007-07-02 16:23:29 · answer #11 · answered by spottychan 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋