I'm NOT perfect. NOPE. Shocking but, true.
Tonight, I was NOT IN THE MOOD for anything. I'm talking about NOTHING. I had NO ENERGY. I was too weak to eat. Yeah, you know I must be sick! I miss NO MEALS! I'm posted up on the sofa watching some mindless TV and DJ gave me the math CD and said he wanted to play it in the computer. I said, go ahead.
He then yelled and said, NO you put it in for me.
I had to sit up on the sofa. Did this little boy just YELL AT ME?
I told him if he wants to play it then he will have to do it himself. That's when he did something I never expected my dear sweet son to do, he threw the CD at me and said he was NOT MY FRIEND.
OK, you have my attention. I am sick as a dog but, I will find the energy to get
I realize I've been sick on the sofa for the past few days and you're used to me giving you everything you ask for under the sun. Guess what, I'm not the only one in this house. There are two other people in this house that are capable of helping you with getting the CD started. Go find somebody else to help you little boy. Go ask Daddy, Go ask Sissy. Go ask them!
I couldn't believe he threw the CD at me. I jumped up and took him into the room with his daddy and said, HERE take your boy or imma hurt him.
That's when DJ ran out the room crying saying he's NOT MY FRIEND ANYMORE.
He said it AGAIN?
Alright. I give up.
I'm not your friend. I am your mommy and I am NOT IN THE MOOD TODAY. Sorry, guess what, just like you have tantrums and want your way, I want my way today too.
Darrin went to check on him and the boy was sprawled out on his bed still in his clothes. You mean to tell me that boy was over tired and just needed to go to bed early?
Now, why didn't I figure that out 30 minutes ago.
I feel like crap now. My baby went to bed hurting. I hope he doesn't wake up still upset. I'm going to make it up to him.
Decisions: Do I wake him up to give him a bath and brush his teeth or just leave him be. Am I the only one whose kids have ever gone to bed BEFORE they were prepared with bath and brushing of teeth and jammies? Talk to me!
Ya'll pray that I get better soon. This house is falling apart.
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Joey crashes out before I get the chance to bathe him/ brush his teeth from time to time. I hate it but there is no way in hell I am waking him up to do that stuff when he is zonked out and peaceful.
I have been sick this week as well so I feel your pain as I have NO energy or patience for any of the usual 3.5 year old stuff that I normally deal with happily. I get told I am not Joey's friend anymore on a regular basis so I wouldn't let it worry you too much, it is just something kids say to each other and then they decide to use it on us as well! You have my sympathy though as I know how "ouch" it can be.
BIG hugs and I hope you are back to your old self soon. xx
You are not the only one. My kids fall asleep before all that too. I agree with Midori, I wouldn't wake them up and then they would be all evil and I would get mad, etc:)
I understand how you feel about the kids going to bed upset. If mine have issues before they go to sleep, I try to resolve it before bedtime. If it was something they did, I would not immediately fix it but right before bed I will go in and give them a hug and kiss and make sure they know I am not mad.
Girl mine has crashed before he has had a chance to EAT!
He just started Preschool, didn't he? Yup, he's worn out AND he's mimmicking what he sees other children getting away with.
Mine tried. It was VERY short-lived.
Oh, trust me honey, you're not alone. Thankfully, our 4 year olds' are pretty resilient and forgive us easily and at the end of the day, they will love us just as much if not more, despite everything. And for all you know, he might wake up all bright eyed and bushy tail tomorrow and not remembered a thing!
These kids, they really know how to press our buttons and in this day and age, they are so demanding! They expect so much from us and we in turn make the mistake of giving in to them ALL THE TIME. Well, most of the time. And then the moment we just need that short lil' break, they are completely in disequilibrium.
I am now trying to strike a balance so everyday, we are practising that Tee has to leave Mommy completely alone for a whole half hour, and I intend to increase that in time!!! :-)
I would just let him sleep.
In my house, we don't play that "not your friend" mess. I say leave it at achool, don't bring it home.
*school*
Okay, first of all, if you're sick and don't feel like being bothered AND there are two other people in the house who can handle it, don't feel guilty for sending the little boy on. Second, if he was so tired that he passed out on the bed with his clothes on, let him keep sleeping. The water and the toothpaste will STILL be there tomorrow morning. And guess what: When he wakes up, he's still going to love you and he won't remember the last night's throw down. Don't feel bad. And get well!
I totally agree with MBB Founder and Editor Denene Millner.
Sounds like DJ was just having a rough day...
Took me a minute to figure out as but I realize now that kids aren't exempt from those.
Hope you feel better and that you had a good talking to DJ when he woke up.
oh please. ashton is lucky IF we remember to bathe him. I figured it's only fair. If I don't have the time to shower every day, why should he?! hahahahah jp... kinda
I think that's normal. I know my brothers and I did it, and my niece and nephew have definitely done it before. I'd let him sleep. When he gets up in the morning, he probably will forget that he's no longer your friend. Sounds like he was cranky, so he lashed out. You're sick, so don't feel bad about not being there for him. Like you said, there were others in the house who could have helped him.
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