Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Internet Search
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Parent Support Forums
General Parenting
Bad Morning - At Wits End
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="WearyWoman" data-source="post: 372201"><p>Terry - Thanks, and I know you're right about the pancake battle not being worth it. Sometimes, I just can't handle how out of control their behavior is - with disobedience and property destruction. Sometimes they insist on mixing three different cereals together. I'm sure it doesn't taste better that way, but it's another way for them to control and get way too carried away with everything. Why can't they just eat like everybody else? When we go to a fast food place, they mix together five different types of drinks at the soda fountain (don't worry - we hardly ever go out to eat - even for fast food). Why? Again, I'm sure it's not because of the taste but because of the thrill of doing something they think they're not supposed to be doing. I'm tired of living like this. I don't remember what peace at home feels like. Frankly, it's a blessing to go to work where I'm not being attacked or argued with in some way all day long. They can make a mess in 5 minutes that takes me over an hour to clean up. They're not toddlers any more, but that's the effort level it takes to keep up with their behaviors. </p><p> </p><p>ODD - I'm sure you understand all about this. Some days I can cope better than others, but it's been a long summer already. I'm sure that it would be easier if there was at least some periodic rest from this, but I never feel recovered or well rested. I'm stressed out chronically. I have a mysterious come-and-go rash that itches like crazy all over my body that lasts for months at a time. It's a type of hives, I think, and I wonder if stress contributes to it. I hope one day this will be behind us and that we can truly enjoy life more. I'm struggling to find contentment in my days right now.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WearyWoman, post: 372201"] Terry - Thanks, and I know you're right about the pancake battle not being worth it. Sometimes, I just can't handle how out of control their behavior is - with disobedience and property destruction. Sometimes they insist on mixing three different cereals together. I'm sure it doesn't taste better that way, but it's another way for them to control and get way too carried away with everything. Why can't they just eat like everybody else? When we go to a fast food place, they mix together five different types of drinks at the soda fountain (don't worry - we hardly ever go out to eat - even for fast food). Why? Again, I'm sure it's not because of the taste but because of the thrill of doing something they think they're not supposed to be doing. I'm tired of living like this. I don't remember what peace at home feels like. Frankly, it's a blessing to go to work where I'm not being attacked or argued with in some way all day long. They can make a mess in 5 minutes that takes me over an hour to clean up. They're not toddlers any more, but that's the effort level it takes to keep up with their behaviors. ODD - I'm sure you understand all about this. Some days I can cope better than others, but it's been a long summer already. I'm sure that it would be easier if there was at least some periodic rest from this, but I never feel recovered or well rested. I'm stressed out chronically. I have a mysterious come-and-go rash that itches like crazy all over my body that lasts for months at a time. It's a type of hives, I think, and I wonder if stress contributes to it. I hope one day this will be behind us and that we can truly enjoy life more. I'm struggling to find contentment in my days right now. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Parent Support Forums
General Parenting
Bad Morning - At Wits End
Top