Losing the will to live..

I’ve had one of those day.. I’m a solo mom of 2 boys.. my 3 year old has been chaos all day.. every half an hour sounds like..,
‘no, you’re making my bed wrong.. no, I don’t like those potatoes, I want different ones.. no, I want more, I want your potatoes too.. no, you’re a naughty mummy.. no, I want to go somewhere fun.. no, you cut my food wrong’

I literally can’t cope and I’m sickened by my sons behavior so much that I can’t even eat the little dinner that I have seeing as he cried about his own dinner and took half of mine. I’m so overstimulated, overwhelmed and tired of everyday being a mental race of all the things I have to do..

It’s my birthday in 2 days and the only thing I seemingly can do is something to entertain my son but he’s so naughty I don’t even want to take him out😞

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We all have bad days . I’m here if you need anything ❤️❤️

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Sending love ❤️
Motherhood is hard! Children are hard and its ok to admit that, do you have anyone you can lean on for some support?

Feel free to message me x

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No advice… just solidarity. Literally can’t do a single thing by right with my almost 3-yr-old right now. I want Mac and cheese. NO! I don’t want THAT Mac and cheese! (Literally the only Mac and cheese he’ll eat). Points to another box of the same Mac and cheese saying he wants that one. I say no, that’s what you already have, and he throws himself on the floor in an inconsolable meltdown 🫠

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We all have one of those day dont feel bad you are a great mommy

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Hi mum, have only a boy and he is 14 months old still. I cannot say that I understand you just yet, but I want to tell you that you are seen and appreciated by all mums, I can imagine it’s like a never ending job, and I know they can be terrible in those ages. It hurts me seeing another mum feeling like this, so I want to tell you that you deserve the best in the world and in your birthday. I want to give you strength to breath, do something you like for half an hour or so before bed or if you can, try to treat yourself whenever you can and if you can. Try to look for help, if you can pay a childminder or nursery for you to have some time, do it! Don’t have much to say, but hang on in there, give it time they will grow up and things will be better ❤️

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We all have days like that my son will be 2 is there a way u can put a tv show on for him or leave him in a safe room and close the door and just take a quick break for five Minutes

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Hii, honestly youre doing absolutely amazing! 3 is that age no one warns you about. My 3 year old can be so full on, but you have to set boundaries with them. “You’re eating your dinner or theres no snacks for you later, or you can go straight to bed” otherwise they will literally boss you around. I literally call my 3 year old my boss because he demands and always wants to get his way, but it’s reminding them that you’re the adult. You got this mama! It will definitely get better.

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Honestly. Im there too. I LOVE my boys. But my almost 3 year old is so dang rotten. Like hes almost mean. When he dont get his way he smacks me. Or screams at the top of his lungs...he will hit me sometimes and knock my glasses off my face. No idea where he learns that at but im a stay at home mom. And have only had a sitter 2 times his whole life. I dont wanna send him with family or anyone though because his behavior sometimes is bad. And I know my family will just make me feel like im a bad mom or something. I dont judge no one. I think we're all doing our best and this is our first at life also. Its hard sometimes. Don't get me wrong he is an absolute charming, handsome lovey boy too. But when hes bad, hes BAD. Hang in there momma, we are all navigating this life and motherhood the best we can. ❤️ here if ypu need yo talk! Also I hope no one judges me for talking about my toddlers behavior. It could be just the terrible 2s although he will be 3 soon. Praying for better days for us all ❤️

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