Mommies Cry Too

It is days like today that I need to remember I really do have cute, sweet kids like the ones in the pictures (oh wait those are my kids in the picture). Addi has not been the easiest to deal with lately. I am not sure how much of it is from being 2 and how much of it is from having a new baby brother. She is very moody. She can be my sweet little girl one min and then turn into a little terror the next. I know some off you think she is always that sweet little girl, but it is not true. However, I have found the secret to controlling her, have a mental breakdown. After multiple times in time out for hitting, kicking, screaming and plan just not listening (I don't know how else to deal with her except for time out or shutting her in her room (which happens if I have had enough and she wont take a nap)) I just broke down and started crying. Did I mention the baby was screaming as well and wouldn't take a nap unless I was holding him. So, that makes all three of us crying, throw in a barking dog and aren't you glad your not our neighbor (who is home sleeping during the day I am sure he hates us). Addi sees that I am crying and stops throwing a fit to ask me why I am crying. I told her I was sad that she was being naughty and I didn't like it when she hits me. She instantly turn back to my sweet little girl who asks me if I need a tissue and gives me a hug. Later when she started hitting again I asked if she wanted to make mommy sad and she stopped. Apparently she doesn't care if mommy is mad,but doesn't like when mommy is sad. So,I guess next time I get mad and want to yell I will just start crying instead.


Oh and don't worry we are doing ok now especially since it is Friday and daddy will be home in a few hours for the weekend and I can get back on track from this hectic week. Anyone else have a crazy week? Is it a full moon?