The KC Chiefs just break my heart. Call me a fair-weather fan-I think I am done.
Pre-haircut
Post haircut (I am getting better and Liam was pretty still this time!)
Now onto my real topic. Sibling Rivalry. Last spring I was congratulating myself on having the best toddler in whole wide world. Yes, I had him. He was sweet, smart, could talk like a big boy and was potty training well.
Now, he slaps an innocent baby, deliberately pees on the floor or couch when he is scolded, and his development seems to be stuck.
Let's dissect this. The hitting. I did some reading and I "know" this is very common. But it's so frustrating. When the boy you love so much hits the helpless other boy you are getting to know, it's not only infuriating, it's confusing. Mama bear instincts are raised, but you can't just write off the older one because you know, he's yours, too. It's so frustrating. Add to that an aching back that makes getting up and down, and picking baby up painful, and...it's been a sad day.
The peeing. Oh sigh. I guess that's the regression they always talk about. Why did I think my angel would not fall prey to psychology's darker side?
The development. I feel like Liam isn't making progress on his talking. I am probably wrong. He is likely picking up new vocabulary all the time. I just don't see it.
I guess I just hate being another average mom, dealing with normal average problems. I am frustrated that this sibling rivalry will make my son just another average kid instead of the wonderous kid he could have been. I am frustrated that I care. I should be above such worries.
I will probably delete this post. I don't like pimping out my feelings for the entertainment of others. I like expressing myself, but then I feel angry. Who is reading? Besides my relatives? Is it fun for my readers to read about my problems?
Yeah, the back ache is really making me a little grumpy.
Liam is at my mom's. and I am so mad that I can't give him the attention I want him to have. The baby is starting to stir, and somehow I have to bend down and PICK HIM UP. And this hurts so much right now.
And I decide I am going to be cool. But then Liam slaps the baby and I yell. Then I am mad at myself for yelling. But I have to react. I can't just ignore it.
It will get better. And then Gabe will learn to stand up and it will start all over again. If the Tierney/Caleb interactions are any indicator of what will happen.
Oh if only patience could be refilled with a bucket and shovel. Running a little low? Just grab the little shovel and spoon some more in. That's what I need.
Gosh the Chiefs disappoint.
Pre-haircut
Post haircut (I am getting better and Liam was pretty still this time!)Now onto my real topic. Sibling Rivalry. Last spring I was congratulating myself on having the best toddler in whole wide world. Yes, I had him. He was sweet, smart, could talk like a big boy and was potty training well.
Now, he slaps an innocent baby, deliberately pees on the floor or couch when he is scolded, and his development seems to be stuck.
Let's dissect this. The hitting. I did some reading and I "know" this is very common. But it's so frustrating. When the boy you love so much hits the helpless other boy you are getting to know, it's not only infuriating, it's confusing. Mama bear instincts are raised, but you can't just write off the older one because you know, he's yours, too. It's so frustrating. Add to that an aching back that makes getting up and down, and picking baby up painful, and...it's been a sad day.
The peeing. Oh sigh. I guess that's the regression they always talk about. Why did I think my angel would not fall prey to psychology's darker side?
The development. I feel like Liam isn't making progress on his talking. I am probably wrong. He is likely picking up new vocabulary all the time. I just don't see it.
I guess I just hate being another average mom, dealing with normal average problems. I am frustrated that this sibling rivalry will make my son just another average kid instead of the wonderous kid he could have been. I am frustrated that I care. I should be above such worries.
I will probably delete this post. I don't like pimping out my feelings for the entertainment of others. I like expressing myself, but then I feel angry. Who is reading? Besides my relatives? Is it fun for my readers to read about my problems?
Yeah, the back ache is really making me a little grumpy.
Liam is at my mom's. and I am so mad that I can't give him the attention I want him to have. The baby is starting to stir, and somehow I have to bend down and PICK HIM UP. And this hurts so much right now.
And I decide I am going to be cool. But then Liam slaps the baby and I yell. Then I am mad at myself for yelling. But I have to react. I can't just ignore it.
It will get better. And then Gabe will learn to stand up and it will start all over again. If the Tierney/Caleb interactions are any indicator of what will happen.
Oh if only patience could be refilled with a bucket and shovel. Running a little low? Just grab the little shovel and spoon some more in. That's what I need.
Gosh the Chiefs disappoint.
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