Oct 15, 2019
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I spent the entire day on my feet and blew right past my 10k step goal without even noticing!
It’s been a while
Idk if anyone follows me close enough to notice, but it’s been a while since I’ve posted any original content.
Last month, my family of four became a family of five, so I’ve been pretty preoccupied as of late. I’ve still got a lot of projects I want to work on, though. It’ll pick back up soon.
None of this is helped by the fact that Baby Boy has entered the Everything Is A Power Struggle stage of child development. It is exhausting. I am exhausted. Remaining calm during his meltdowns just drains me. Last night, I had to say about four times, "I'm running out of patience." I can mostly keep it together, but afterwards, I am just spent.
I am definitely the preferred parent for Baby Boy. He wants me to read the books, me to sit with him at dinner, me to do bed time, etc. I don't mind, most of the time.
Today, I have a few important client meetings that I can't miss, so Mr. is parenting during the day while Baby Boy is home sick from school.
Baby Boy was getting in a "Mommy do this, Mommy do that" mood, and Mr. said to me, "He's playing a game where he doesn't want daddy. Today is going to be long if he keeps this up." I had to leave the room so that I didn't scream at him.
He's got a lot of nerve to complain to me about Baby Boy's behavior when I take the brunt of it 95% of the time!!
Despite Baby Boy's command performance earlier, he's been sweet-as-pie today. Very agreeable to my requests and kind to others.
A lot of ups and downs with toddlers.
The visit with friends was both good and bad. It was good to see them and their kids, and chat about parenting stuff.
But they wanted to go to Pier 39, and mostly wanted to shop at touristy stores. Baby Boy had no interest in walking with the group, and then lost his cool after lunch. Just screaming/crying, so we made a quick exit.
Mr. was very frustrated by the whole experience. I get it! Next time, we'll get together in a less crowded place so we can have a more chill time.