Give me strength......

MomToJade&Jordan wrote: Jade is in a really angry mood this morning. I don't really know why. I didn't get much sleep last night and I am trying hard not to be short with her. One of our neighbors has some rot puppies and one of them got hung up on a fense last night causing it to whine. He was working a mid (which is a shift that usually goes from 8 pm to about 4:30 am) so he wasn't home. Well the dog that lives right next door would not stop barking. Jade managed to sleep through this. I was up until about 3. I am going to need a vacation when all of this is done with. I have a whole bunch of respect for single mothers at this moment. I think I am going out of mind. I will be all right though, just tired. Thanks for listening to my little rant.

Kaitlin'smom replied: ((( BIG HUGS))) IKWYM Kaitlin was not in the greates mood last night, guess she did no nap good, so I was doing everything I could not to get frustrated with her and just find things that would keep her happy, she did sleep good last night! Hang in there....((( BIG HUGS)))

Kirstenmumof3 replied: Awwww I'm sorry you didn't get much sleep lastnight. I hope Jades mood imoproved during the day. Here's hoping that tomorrow is better for both of you!

paradisemommy replied: i hope you survived your day all right and that today is going much better!!

kimberley replied: sorry to hear you are having a rough day hope Jade is happier and you get some rest. hang in there sweetie.

A&A'smommy replied: Awww I hope the rest of your day goes better, and that you get some sleep tonight! (((HUGS)))

MommyToAshley replied: I am sorry you are having such a rough day. I admire you, I don't know what I would do if DH wasn't around when we have days like that. Maybe it is time for some Mommy time... is there anyone else there that can watch Jade for a few hours so you can have some time to yourself?

I hope tomorrow goes better for you!

MilMunchMOM replied: oh no!!! sorry you had such a rough night! Hope you sleep peacefully tonight.

kit_kats_mom replied: Did your day get any better? Frankly, I'm amazed you haven't blown your top waaaaay before today. I would have. It's totally understandable and normal.

Days like that blow though! Not only is the baby upset, that just upsets mommy and it creates a viscious cycle. By the end of days like that I always feel guilty for not being able to tolerate her and moderate myself.

Could you be hormonal? I know that K picks up on my pi$$iness when I am and she becomes quite the little brat too. It must be delightful for my DH to come home to that in the afternoons

Try to plan a relaxing day of things that you know Jade likes to do tomorrow. Especially things that don't require too much attention from you. Maybe keep a basket of "special" toys to pull out only on those days so that she will be very interested in them and play by herself for awhile. We do videos a LOT on those kinds of days and they save my sanity. I will also take her out to a big field and plop myself in the middle of it on a towel and let her go nuts with a ball.

Your DH will be home soon and hopefully you will get the break you deserve.

MomToJade&Jordan replied: Actually my day did get better as it wore on. I basically took a trip to Kmart and went shopping. That always puts me in a better mood. I even found a bargin on my new walking shoes. Jade had an interrupted nap, but I was able to settle her down to sleep for a little while longer. I am hoping to get her to bed a little earlier tonight. After her nap I ran to the comissary and then came home and took a nice brisk walk with a friend. That really made me feel good and I am probably going to do some pilates when Jade goes to bed. I was even able to make myself a lower in fat BLT sandwich tonight. That turkey bacon is really good!

I think I might be hormonal. I am about due and when I am tired and hormonal no one is really safe. My friend told me to bring Jade over during the day so she can play. She might even take her for a couple of hours to I can have a little breather. That would be bliss.

A basket of things for days like this was is a very good idea. I just bought Jade her first box of crayons and a coloring book. That might be a good thing for that. I went all out and got the 64 colors. I have been coloring too. Jade is not a big TV watcher so I have to think of things that will keep her busy little mind working.

Thank you everyone for the hugs. I really did need them. I think I am going to go to bed with my new book tonight after a nice bath. I am sure that will take the edge off. I am one of the lucky ones. My husband's job does not deploy that often. He would be here now if he didn't have to take the course he is doing. I am almost at the halfway point and I know I will be able to get through it. I am so glad that I have all of you. Thanks again.

aspenblue1 replied: I am glad your day got better. Hopefully you got to sleep last night.

coasterqueen replied: Aww, I hope today is much better for you.