I wish I could say my children never had temper tantrums... but that would be a lie. No, we have whopper temper tantrums at our house. Tantrums that last hours, until I am so emotionally exhausted that I want to crawl in bed, pull the covers over my head and stay there for a week. This morning was one of those mornings. Not sure why I feel like blogging about it... I guess I'm just searching for some reassurance that I am not alone. Or, some advice on how to stop a whopper of a tantrum before it turns into a whopper. This morning the child, who shall remain nameless, was freaking out because I would not pull out Monopoly at 8:15 a.m., while I was trying to fix Isaac's lunch and get him to the bus on time. (ok, it wasn't Isaac. Or Anna, because she isn't old enough to want to play Monopoly. I'll let you guess which one of the other two it was) I tried to put him in his room so he could blow off steam and that set off an hour long marathon of me putting him back in his room, holding the door shut, taking the other two children downstairs to be away from the tornado, and praying really REALLY hard for help. Another two hours later, after a visit from Daddy, the unnamed child finally calmed down and has since behaved like an angel.
I'm trying to figure out if it was a power struggle... a call for help... a need for attention... overtiredness... bad parenting. Who knows. I know I need a vacation. A long, long vacation!
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With today being the exception, you've just described my last week. I even asked Ellie, "Am I a mean mom? Because right now I really feel like one" at one point. She replied, "No, you're a nice mom." I think you're a nice mom too!
We've ALL had those days or weeks even! Our kids sometimes bring out the crazy in us! I know Ethan especially just knows how to push all of my buttons! You're a great mom! Don't beat yourself up! Hey, why don't you come visit me and we'll go see a movie! (Maybe even more than once!):)
Thanks Ami. I think you're a nice mom. I think I'm a nice mom some of the times except when I'm pushed to the very edge of my sanity. We did better today. And Jill, I would love to come visit you and go see a movie more than once! Can't wait!
my toddler is perfect. what's your problem. HA! Suzanne, my three year old has monumental, mind-numbing, massive whopper meltdowns. frequently. I'm not exaggerating. I have to be so strict and firm sometimes I feel like an ogre. Not to mention a failure as a parent when the tantrums occur in front of other moms. Even though I know I'm a good mom, the tantrums make me feel like I've fallen short or really screwed up. I think you are wonderful.
Ah! Tantrums are hard! I actually put a lock on the outside so that I could lock them in their rooms...I'm mean! But that didn't last long, the kids learned fast and calmed down quicker so we took the locks off. I have also poured cold water on them to get them to calm down (when it's really severe)...told you I was mean. You could also use a spray bottle. Sometimes I would lock myself in my room and turn on loud music. I have had LOTS of experience...sigh.
Your kids are so normal! Tantrums mean a kids is determined and strong and passionate, right? It's nice to know I'm not the only one.
Thanks for posting this, sometimes I get weary of blogs boasting of their perfect family life:).
Love you guys!
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