Moany toddler?

Anyone else’s toddler just wine and moan all day??? Driving me nuts. She’s rarely happy, just so so moody and I dread every day now.
When does independent play start too?? My house is a fucking mess all the time, messy house, messy head is how I am, I’m always so stressed because of the mess, we’re both constantly tripping up on all the toys and mess 😭
I know how lucky I am to have her, but come on, this life is bloody hard and I don’t know how I’m still surviving in it tbh, I’ve put on so much weight, never do my make up, live in legging and baggy jumpers, how on early do people have the time do even brush their hair??
On the rare occasions I do put on a bit of make up, I sweat it all off with in minutes trying to tackle her whilst changing a nappy 😂 urgh, I’ve waiting my whole life to be a mum, and all I do is moan about it.

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It's hard going for sure. I try to get as much done as possible when my lo is napping, including having a shower. I put him in his cot with a toy for a couple of minutes while I quickly do my hair and at least put a bit of mascara on. Books hold his attention quite well and I do have the tv on for him so I can bung on some washing. I tidy the kitchen after meals while he's in his high chair, again with toys. Just lately he likes to sit his pushchair and watch tv, so I do that from time to time. And always get out for a walk every day to get some fresh air and change of scenery. Hang in there!

I have quite a clingy girl who sometimes only naps for 30mins 1 x a day so my tactic on my days off is just to be out as much as possible. She's generally happy when we're out, we're both more entertained, exercise for both of us when walking and it's less mess at home. I just make a packed lunch the night before, stick the TV on while I shower and do my make-up and we get out as soon as we can. I also feel we spend proper time when we're out as I'm not focusing on jobs so it's good for bonding. Only thing is I don't do tons of housework but me and my partner do the basics in the evenings every night once she's in bed to keep the place up to some sort of standard

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