tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7354838298487883182.post2508657441176005068..comments2023-05-03T08:09:19.119-05:00Comments on Just RK: Grumpy about being sick. Sick of being grumpy.RKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259757888643034394noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7354838298487883182.post-53644281600725567242011-06-14T20:22:30.150-05:002011-06-14T20:22:30.150-05:00I have felt much the same way with Kayla and Lucas...I have felt much the same way with Kayla and Lucas. Kayla was always easy, agreeable, didn't really have 'opinions' just went along with the flow. We always said that SHE had us spoiled and we were in for a shock with Lucas. Totally different. He has definite opinions about everything. The 2s were really hard with him. I would never know what it was that was going to set him off. He would be fine, in a great mood, and then all of a sudden some little thing would happen to cause a meltdown. Every morning I used to hope/pray that we could just get through the day without a meltdown. It was hard. It does get better though. The 3s haven't been as hard. Not to say the meltdowns don't still happen, they do, but he seems more reasonable. They don't seem to last as long, nor as loud, and come fewer and farther between. But he still cries easily if he feels he's been wronged (Kayla was never a crier.) Just today we were downstairs (I gave them a bath in my 'big' tub) and forgot his shorts upstairs. Kayla was finished dressing and went up to his room, on her own, to get him a pair of shorts. When she brought them back down I praised her for being a big helper. His face fell, the lip poked out, "I want to get my OWN shorts!" and the tears started. He proceeded to carry the shorts back upstairs to put them on up there so it was like 'he' got them himself. It is frustrating. And tiring. Sorry for the long reply, just trying to empathize :)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02441176684416139172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7354838298487883182.post-23875127748022874102011-06-08T21:13:56.204-05:002011-06-08T21:13:56.204-05:00If you need a break, throw her in the van and brin...If you need a break, throw her in the van and bring her here. Then you and I can sneak out for a QT run! We can leave her with Ty - he'll love it!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282587109702216257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7354838298487883182.post-63875775063808084372011-06-07T22:15:38.095-05:002011-06-07T22:15:38.095-05:00I'll be up there Saturday afternoon, if you wa...I'll be up there Saturday afternoon, if you want me to relieve you of 2 girls for a few days. That next week of the 12th is fairly free before I head to Oil Belt.MOMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7354838298487883182.post-63252447712899811792011-06-07T21:50:58.610-05:002011-06-07T21:50:58.610-05:00I'm sorry you guys are having such a rough tim...I'm sorry you guys are having such a rough time. Before Goldie, when my oldest were 5 and 2, I took a part time job. We did the "tag your it " parenting and it is hard. I think cell phones may have saved our marriage. My then two year old had a tough time with the adjustment. I even had to re-potty train her after the first summer I worked. She was very whiny, too. (still can be!) It will get better, yhe sickness will pass and the kids will get used to the new routine. Btw, my dh an I also used to email each other. Not ideal, but whatever it takes.Brandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704697731192764110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7354838298487883182.post-76103777468607418372011-06-07T19:16:47.824-05:002011-06-07T19:16:47.824-05:00Ugh! So sorry you are feeling so down. I was in a ...Ugh! So sorry you are feeling so down. I was in a similar spot not long ago. It seemed like once I went back to work, the kids were sick every single week. I felt torn, sad, confused, and exhausted. <br /><br />I hope you all start to feel better soon! Lots of love!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7354838298487883182.post-10101905634308457342011-06-07T18:57:27.099-05:002011-06-07T18:57:27.099-05:00So sorry friend. You know I've been there too...So sorry friend. You know I've been there too. And just as quickly as you feel like your slipping under quick sand you will feel the firm ground beneath your feet and take off running again.<br /><br />I know you are a very good mom. And I will tell you that KiKi is not off the norm and nothing I'm about to say is news to you, but sometimes you just need the encouragement that you're on the right track:<br /><br />She loves the control - she's super smart and therefore probably super perfectionistic. (Is that a word?? :) But don't let her call the shots. Tell her that she can't speak to people that way. She can't control what others get to do and say. Put her somewhere by herself if she's acting ugly and tell her she can join the rest of you again when she can be sweet and kind. Etc, etc. You know the drill.<br /><br />Most of all I will be praying for finances, good health and a wealth of wisdom for you all. The moment our basement is done, you all are coming for a visit!!Jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13088283351739864404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7354838298487883182.post-30041991900497711722011-06-07T16:50:08.367-05:002011-06-07T16:50:08.367-05:00I love ya RK! Let me know what I can do to help.....I love ya RK! Let me know what I can do to help..besides prayers! And, remember, this too shall pass.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17070840758857616628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7354838298487883182.post-77913631657474994652011-06-07T16:31:48.566-05:002011-06-07T16:31:48.566-05:00"Weeping may last for a night, but joy comes ..."Weeping may last for a night, but joy comes with the morning." I'm praying that it's 11:55 p.m. and "morning" is on the horizion. Love you and pray everyone is feeling better real soon. Health has way of making everything look better.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05349811420617687488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7354838298487883182.post-57651853375466037672011-06-07T15:43:20.499-05:002011-06-07T15:43:20.499-05:00Life is complicated, much like the weather. There...Life is complicated, much like the weather. There is no rhyme nor reason why rain falls days on end, or a tornado strikes, or sunny days bring tulips. But we don't get a choice. We have to live through it. You of course are always in our prayers and I hope you weather this storm, as you have done so many times before. <br /><br />But, and maybe this is the bad grandma part, I loved the story of Kiki's freak behavior. This too will pass, when she understands her feelings a little better. In the meantime just call her Kiki Hyde.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03828426520214270655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7354838298487883182.post-26414043146248877812011-06-07T10:42:33.050-05:002011-06-07T10:42:33.050-05:00RK, I'm praying for you - and your family. Pra...RK, I'm praying for you - and your family. Praying you all get better soon. I don't think I have anything to offer, other than my friendship and prayers. ((Hugs to you!))Ruthannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13770949926688619476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7354838298487883182.post-15068879781248516592011-06-07T10:27:23.067-05:002011-06-07T10:27:23.067-05:00Our life is in complete chaos right now too with a...Our life is in complete chaos right now too with adding the 3rd to the mix, I too, feel like I am not doing well at any one thing, just trying to keep all the balls up in the air and barely getting by. This season of life is tough, but you are a great momma and you will get through it and I will too :-) You don't always have to be "glass half-full", we all need to vent sometimes :-)Runningmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15248750625897632738noreply@blogger.com