I'm not sure if this is a phase or if there's another reason for my whiney daughter
insisting I do
everything with her... either way, it's annoying. Now we've pulled her out of nursery, I have to study when she's around (if possible and right now it isn't) until I've sat down and worked out a proper schedule (on my ever growing 'to do' list...) where her Dad can take her for a few hours. But until then it's 'mummy do it, mummy help, mummy play, mummy draw, mummy paint'. I wouldn't mind, well I don't mind, but it's all day long. I'll go to wash the dishes and she follows me out, 'mummy draw', I go to the toilet, 'mummy help...' When does it end?!
'Mummy wear Lil's hat'
Whatever happened to being independent,
huh Lil?
We do stuff together every day,
every day, but it's not enough. It has to be all day everyday and it's exhausting! And guess what...before we went to NY she dropped her afternoon naps, on her own. So now (unless she's sick) she doesn't nap so that's 1.5 hours I have less to do other stuff. Sweet Jesus, I'm struggling and I'm exhausted.
'MUMMY HELP' Ugh. Glitter regret.
So, Mama's, are there any secrets to juggling the child/chores/studying/fun? Because I need answers, NOW!
Mae's been like this since Day One. Never understood the stereotypical image of the mum baking cakes etc. How the hell would I manage that with a whiny kid pulling at my clothes (pulling trousers down, pushing me over...this kid is strong). I'm self-employed. I thought I'd have evenings to work. I don't. She doesn't sleep. Her naps are in the pushchair and only v recently I've been able to bring her in house without disturbing her. The only time I get to do anything is when I can offload her to family members. Do you have another mum friend nearby who can do a couple of hours and you in return? Family? OFFLOAD. It is a harsh word, but I really need it!! BTW I totally get most of what you say in other posts. I'm going 'hell yeah, me too'. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI offload on my grandparents once a week and I'm going to start offloading on her dad for an afternoon while he works from home as I'm just drowning in uni work. Offloading is the way forward x
DeleteHave you looked at a creche? G loves it as there are lots of different age groups and it gives me tons of flexibility as I just book a week in advance and could cancel up to the day before. Most gyms and leisure centre have creches that are open to member and non members. I found this to be the best option for us (until G is 3 or something)
ReplyDeleteThe local creche is grim (the one at my gym) unfortunately, i'm going to have to sit down and work something out. Maybe a childminder? Ugh, it's all so frustrating.
DeleteLarry wont get off me, he actually tries to PULL me off the toilet daily.
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Haaaaa!
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