I was going to write last night, but decided against it since I was exhausted from the day and a very frustrated momma. Reyna has been throwing fits. I guess she decided to wander into the terrible 2's a little early. She hasn't been sleeping during the day much. Last night and this afternoon, she fell asleep in the car, I carried her inside both times w/out her waking up. Those of you who know this little lady, know that what she has been doing is very rare.
Most of yesterday, I was wishing I could have been at work. Or somewhere else for that matter. It was a pretty rotten day. Yesterday afternoon, I met up with a girlfriend from high school, her mom and my mom. Kristy had a baby several months ago and we wanted to visit. Kristy handed Madyson off to me and Reyna started throwing a fit. She was on the floor kicking and screaming. Okay, sorta normal. She rarely sees me holding other babies. My mom took Madyson. Same thing. Reyna yelling, "Nana, Nana." It sounded like we were leaving her somewhere unfamiliar. She was hysterical.
That afternoon she did not take a nap.
Fast forward to Jade's soccer game.
We were sitting on our blanket playing, hanging out and watching the game when Reyna decided to make a mad dash to the parking lot. I got up as fast as I could (without shoes) and started running towards her. I saw a car coming and this car wasn't going to see her since she was running besides a big truck. I screamed for her and snagged her by the arm. I yelled so loud Jade heard me from the field. I don't think I have ever been so scared. I was so angry w/ her.
The rest of the evening consisted of her screaming when I told her no, throwing herself on the ground kicking. It was actually somewhat embarassing. Looking back, I probably should have just left. I came home and just sat down. I was physically and emotionally drained from the day.
7.24.2008
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How old is she now, Les? Because when Morgan was 19-20 months, holy hell I was ready to sell him. It was WAY worse than the 2's have been, that's for sure. I think some kids go through it early as by the time he was a month or so past 2, he was fine. Hang in there, it does get better. But then it gets waaaaaaay worse at just about 3, I'm dying over here LOL
We're in the tail end of that phase over here. Hailey's been throwing the same 'tude around. She would just scream if I tried to talk to her or scold her in the middle of her meltdown/tantrum. What I've found that helps the most is to just firmly sit her down beside me, tell her (in the big bad mean mommy voice) "STOP", and then let her calm down. She calms down MUCH more quickly this way. When she is calm, I talk to her about what she did wrong. The meltdowns are coming MUCH less frequent since I started doing this, and I'm able to scold her with the firm STOP without her melting down further now.
It helps to get down in her face as well, if I talk to her up close and personal, she seems to listen much better!
I remember Alyssa doing the same thing about this age as well!
Sorry about the rough day Leslie. I don't have any words of wosdom to offfer just to hang in there and just like everything else it is probably just a phase and it will end soon.
ahh, you're not alone! tucker has his moments, but they all do. the life of a toddler is a dramatic one for sure. oh, and add to that no sleep and you got one bad combo! when tucker misses a nap - it ain't pretty!
Les I strongly recommend the book: LOVE AND LOGIC FOR THE EARLY CHILDHOOD. It might help you to come up with some methods for coping.
I totally feel your pain. Thomas threw a 15 min long tantrum the other night. He's thrown a lot of tantrums but never like he did the other night! I thought for sure my neighbors would be calling the police on me! ha ha ha What's worse, is my mother has minded him for the past two days and continues to tell me how well behaved he is but then the second I come home he turns rotten! I feel as though I can't win some times.
Holy S*@T! Leslie...omg I bet you were so That's nuts! I wonder what made her do that. Your mom said that she was laughing, like she thought it was a game. Crazy! Im glad you caught up to her and grabbed her ass. lol. Im sorry that the entire day wasn't a good one. Hopefully this kinda stuff isnt happening every day. Feel free to call if you need a break. Im happy to help!
I'm sorry for the rough day Leslie! Wish we could meet up at AppleBee's for a MNO!
My kid is 13 months and the tantrums have already started. I am so scared to see where it is headed. Keep us posted on what works and doesn't work with Reyna...I need all the help I can get. With one of my nephews, the 'ignore it and it will go away' and with the other the 'you hurt mommy's feelings worked'...I think every kid is a little different. Good luck and hang in there...I always want to punch people when they say 'it's just a phase' but then laugh when she quits and i realize they were right!
Ah yes, they don't tell you it starts at 18 mos. It can be pure heck sometimes.
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