tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804194858842522280.post8022113704026834666..comments2023-11-09T22:12:38.418+00:00Comments on Mummy do that!: Days like thiscartsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07443437791014670129noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804194858842522280.post-48150419107794366052012-09-24T21:09:54.430+01:002012-09-24T21:09:54.430+01:00You have so much change going on in your and their...You have so much change going on in your and their lives at the moment it is little wonder that you all need a period of adjustment. Your eldest has just started school and your little one is reaching that time of her life when she is able to do so much but, at the same time there is a limit to her abilities which frustrates her. Be gentle on yourself, perhaps when they are arguing, disagreeing or not getting on just stand back and count to ten under your breath, give yourself and them time to take stock before you say or do something that you later regret. Sometimes these things resolve themselves before you need to intervene. Perhaps ask your eldest what she can do or what they can both do to make the situation calm again. sustainablemumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099701194160334671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804194858842522280.post-72873129702714117282012-09-23T21:06:23.865+01:002012-09-23T21:06:23.865+01:00I know just how you feel, including the meaningles...I know just how you feel, including the meaningless noises (Hugh does this, possibly not in the same way as cubling - lots of meaningless grunts and moans of protest. We've had some pretty bad trantrums and plenty of lower-level protest and drama since he started Big School). I am also looking forward to when it passes; though we do have good patches in between the parts when I wish I could just hand them both in to the cats' refuge. I find them much easier separately; they both enjoy having my full attention, on the rare occasions when that's possible. Yesterday it was because Frank napped for a bit and I had time to look through Hugh's magazine with him. Today Hugh had a party to go to so I spent a couple of hours in the park just with Frank. Such times remind me that I love them really, and that they are both charming when in a good mood.<br /><br />Wishing you strength xDothttp://kenanddot.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804194858842522280.post-19551632152377770952012-09-23T18:03:54.489+01:002012-09-23T18:03:54.489+01:00It really isn't easy at time is it. But the ba...It really isn't easy at time is it. But the bad times do pass before you know it. Stay strong xThe mum of all tradeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15834277006933337733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804194858842522280.post-65651034178469985162012-09-22T21:28:28.537+01:002012-09-22T21:28:28.537+01:00That's my mantra, that this is a phase and it ...That's my mantra, that this is a phase and it will get better, but at the same time I don't want this time to pass, or them to grow up too quickly. The school stress is a good point, today was way easier and maybe part of what happened yesterday was letting go of built up tensions from the last few weeks. It's probably also to do with Cubling realising that Snowflake is a person with her own will (of having the very same thing that Cubling is playing with) rather than a baby that she can pamper and make squeal in delight. cartsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443437791014670129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804194858842522280.post-73617458702197477342012-09-22T08:22:34.399+01:002012-09-22T08:22:34.399+01:00It is tough but remind yourself it won't last ...It is tough but remind yourself it won't last forever. Snowflake will begin to understand her emotions rather than be overwhelmed by them, Cubling will realise that whining gets no reaction and try something different. I'm thinking you have just transitioned to school which is a huge strain on everyone for the first few months! This too shall pass xKathttp://housewifeconfidential.co.uknoreply@blogger.com