Just a vent. Katherine is being an....

kit_kats_mom wrote: Well, according to Samantha on Sex and the City I can refer to K as an...oh, nevermind. I love her but OMG she's been unbearable the last two days.

It took me 3 hours to get her to sleep last night and so far she's not taken a nap today. She's been whiney, clingy and has thrown her first two...what I can only call "body flinging-devil has possessed her little body-tantrums". Where has my good sleeper, sweet cuddley, well-behaved little girl gone? I want her back

I suppose it could be her two year molars coming in...or maybe the stress of moving and daddy not being around is finally having an effect. I really don't know but I do know that due to lack of sleep & coffee, I'm not handling it as well as I probably could. I feel like an awful mom because I don't even want to hold her when she's been such a turd. Someone please remind me, why I'm having another baby??? I'm really not looking forward to having two to deal with on day's like this. GRRRR.

Thank god DH will be home late tonight and will be here until Monday. I'm sleeping downstairs over the weekend. Maybe a couple days of uninterrupted sleep will do me (and the peanut) some good.

I want to just sit down and have a good cry right along with her but the realtor is on his way over for me to sign some papers. sigh

Kirstenmumof3 replied: Don't be so hard on yourself, we all feel like this at times! I'm sure this is just a phase and that her little teeth are bothering her. Glad you get some time for uninterupted slepe this weekend!

MomToMany replied: Hugs Cary!! I'm so sorry she's being such a ___. She's probably just stressed out over the move and getting used to new surroundings and a different schedule. I know it doesn't make it any easier on you, but just try to stick to your same routine as much as possible.

I hope things calm down soon for you! Enjoy your sleep this weekend!

DansMom replied: Sorry that K is being a... I wonder if they pick up on general stress level in the house. You know, moving, changing jobs, etc., it's all stressful on the whole family, even when it's a positive thing. Daniel's been whiny, clingy and tantrumy too lately. I like to think it's a symptom of intellectual growth, you know, psychological growing pains? At least that is what I say to make myself feel better LOL! They're just getting smarter, and their brains hurt so much they're cranky and difficult...

MommyToAshley replied: It must be something in the air. Ashley is normally so wonderful, I haven't really experienced those tantrums yet. And, she normally listens to me. Notice I said "normally".

I took her to the grocery store with me today and she thought it was funny to pull stuff out of the cart and throw it on the floor. After telling her not to do it, I had to use a very stern voice with her. She said, "ok" with this smirkish smile on her face. I knew she was waiting for me to turn around to get something off the shelf just so she could throw something else on the floor. And, of course she would get that silly smile on her face afterwards. So, I took away the pony ride (she loves to ride the ponies at the store).

As for K, it is either something in the air, her teeth, or maybe all the changes. The talk of a sibling on top of a move, that's a lot of changes for a little one.

Hang in there... I hope tomorrow is better!

jdkjd replied: Welcome to our world!!

No seriously, I'm sure she will be back to normal after everything settles down, she's just responding to all of the changes.

Good luck, god knows I feel for you. And nap-less toddlers are a bear to deal with. Tomorrow will be better.

amynicole21 replied: I hear you - and I can totally relate. Sophia has entire WEEKS like this I hope that it is something as easy as teeth and that large amounts of tylenol will clear up the issue Hang in there!!!

MomToJade&Jordan replied: Oh Cary. It sounds to me like K is reacting to all of the changes that have been happening lately. Our little ones don't really like change. I am hoping DH being home will allow you to get some of the rest that you need. You are not a bad Mom so don't even think that. If you are like me then you need that sleep to keep yourself from going stark raving mad. I myself had to crash for 2 hours yesterday because DH worked late and then kept me up until 3:30 in the morning. Let's just say that I was in no mood for anything the next morning. I am sure that your sweet loving K will come back. She is just going to need some time to adjust to all of the new stuff that is happening. I am online if you need to chat. I should be here a while. *HUGS*

coasterqueen replied: Cary!!!! I'm not pg with #2, but I know I've had days like that with Kylie when DH is on business trips. It's like I get to the short end of my stick very quickly and Kylie seems to be at her worst then too.

Get some rest when DH gets home and hopefully you can recharge your batteries before he leaves again.

alice&arik replied: Wow I was just wondering this about Arik too. He has been a pain yesterday and today. Cary, Arik does the same tantrum things, when I read what you wrote I couldn't believe it was exactly how I would describe his. There must be something in the air. But he was pointing in his mouth today in the back so I am thinking it is his teeth, he wouldn't let me see or feel.

Good luck, maybe it is all the stress with the move. Hopefully it will pass.

kit_kats_mom replied: Those tantrums took me totally off guard. I never really read the "what to do during a toddler tantrum" articles because I was like "my sweet dumpling hasn't ever had one" I should'a known. Honestly, I now understand why people in the middle ages who relied on their religion to explain most occurences, would have called for exorcisims. She was like a totally different child during that tantrum. It was really kind of scary to see her lose all control like that. I think I'll look up those articles now. LOL

Daddy got home last night and she was SO excited to see him. So excited in fact, that she ran around in circles making the motor sound for over 20 minutes. I tried to sleep on the fold out sofa but my sciatica wouldn't allow it. I ended up going upstairs to the "family bedroom" at midnight. The good thing was that I got to sleep in and apparently she was an angel for DH all morning. He's taken her to a friends house for a few hours today. Whew! R&R here I come!!!

MomToJade&Jordan replied: I know what you mean about the child becoming a completely different person. I am glad that DH is home and you are getting some much needed rest. You just need to get through this next couple of weeks and then all of this moving madness will be over. Hang in there kiddo!