Surprising downfalls of parenting?

[eratmama]

A poll:

What part/task of parenting do you dread that you didn't expect to?

I don't think anyone expected to like changing the big, runny, stinky poos. Is there something else that you dread as a parent?

[eratmama]

I dread the "lay with me for a minute" as part of bedtime. I rarely do it. (I do bedtime routine a lot, but rarely lay next to Carrot.) I thought it would be relaxing. But, I am just thinking of all the things I need to do after she goes to sleep, and if I get too relaxed, I will just want to read a book.

[twotrue]

Getting JB to brush her teeth. Some days she is good about it but others not so much. And on the not so much days she is a total PITA. Oh and I also hate having to get her in and out of the car just to run into a store for a moment. I would never leave her in the car, but it makes simple errands just a pain.

[ElsaVonM]

It's not surprising that this is annoying, it's just something I didn't think about: How frustrating it is when they are crying for what seems to be no reason. Hungry/tired/I need to be changed/the dog woke me up crying is so much easier on the psyche than "I am just mad at the world" crying.

[2brides]

Aug 20, 2012 10:17:00 GMT -5 twotrue said:

Oh and I also hate having to get her in and out of the car just to run into a store for a moment. I would never leave her in the car, but it makes simple errands just a pain.

this. It is much better now that everyone can buckle/unbuckle and walk at a normal speed - but I am always shocked how much faster I can be in/out when I don't have 2 kids in tow.

Also, playing. I thought I would love playing with the kids. I just don't. I don't mind helping put Legos together or playing a game (now that they are old enough to play something other than Candyland) - but running Matchbox cars along the floor? Shoot me.

And...always having to think about food...especially the weekends I am home alone. Sometimes I am just not hungry and have no desire to eat - but I have to make something for the kids. Some weekends I feel like all I think about it food and what the kids are going to eat.

[rikkiandjulie]

Having had nannied in recent years. I know I'm going to dread bath time.


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[hensmum]

I hate playing with play doh. Something about it is so frickin annoying, hahaha

Food drives me nuts too - always having to prepare it, and sometimes having trouble getting food when/how I want it. I just want to eat in peace!!

[ct]

I hate pack lunches. I find it to be THE most annoying parenting task ever.

[quinny]

Food. We (K and I) were fine doing a mix of purees and BLW but N wants nothing to do with baby food. He's been on all 'real food' since 6 months. It's so hard, when we are out, to find things that aren't chock full of sugar or peanuts or cheese or fried or seafood or butter or.... I would love to just whip out a jar of baby food and be done with it. Even when we are at home, its challenging. To avoid gassy/acidic stuff like sauce and veggies and marinades full of sugar, too much cheese, empty calories, stuff he can't choke on, since he only has 2 teeth and swallows everything whole... ug. It's exhausting.

[kimnsandy]

My son is practically grown now (soon to be 16) but one of the most annoying things when he was a wee tot was how much STUFF you have to have with you to handle any contingency. Stroller, diaper bag, bottles, wipes, diapers, toys, change of clothes, meds, changing pad, etc etc etc etc. Dear God! Just going to the store felt like I was moving a village!!

Soooooo glad he's older now. We get along like peas and carrots and he's a strong lad who can carry all his own crapola!! haha!

[Deleted]

Mine might have more to do with having 4 kids than anything but... scheduling baths/showers/teeth brushing is awful, someone is always missed for a shower or teeth brushing.

Food. My reasons fall in line with everyone else.

Running errands sucks with kids.

[Duchess1]

Potty training. I suck at it. I once asked if we could outsource the job!