Post by Overthemoon on Jun 24, 2013 7:28:38 GMT -5
When things start to implode we try to do a complete pattern interrupt - we go outside, we go to one of those indoor play places, I pull out something from my emergency stash of games/toys/movies. Anything to get out of whatever rut we are in. Smetimes i will even get them engaged in a chore or something, the novelty of it keeps them entertained for a while and they love "helping". The gym play center is a big part of my sanity. Sometimes I will lock them both in the playroom or turn on a movie and read a magazine or play on my ipad for a little while, or if they are both occupied I will take the time to clean up in peace. During the school year my older girl is in a mommys morning out twice a week, so I get a little more space to do grocery shopping and bathroom cleaning.
It can definitely be hard some days even with the best behaved kids....hang in there and make sure to take care of yourself and get some time off!
Leave the house. I email a few people to see if anyone is able to come over with their kids or meet up at a park. Having another adult to talk to and others kids for DS to play with helps. If no one I around a change of scenery can help. If that does not work I put a show and enjoy 30 minutes of peace.
When DH is o it of town I get a baby sitter. Sounds like the sleep issues might require a baby sitter so that you can get away. Also the gym is a huge help for me. He loves the child watch and it is 90 minutes of child free time!
Oh, and if it's a bad day and I notice that she's getting into something she's not supposed to, like the dog food or my makeup, I just say fuck it and let her go to town.
This. When I am so done saying no and all done, I say fuck it.
I admit I cry sometimes. From sheer frustration.
I stick them in their stroller and go for a long walk. And I beg a babysitter to come over for a few hours when its really bad. When H gets home, I go outside by myself.
I thought twins were supposed to play together. All mine want to do is bite each other and fight over toys. 14 months is tough.