So lately, I've been really tired and depleted. And having difficulty with, you know, the difficulty of toddlerhood. And I've been losing it more than I care to admit. And I've sort of been feeling like my old coping tricks aren't working to keep me on the even keel.
So I'm sending a call out to the blogosphere: I need some new zen-like-inner-calm-accessing tips! What do you do when you start to lose your cool? And does it work?
I usually cry, as an initial response. Jude sometimes gets a time out so that I don't strangle him. (If I could figure out how to get Imogen into a time out, she'd get one too.)
ReplyDeleteErm, I wasn't done there... my computer has a mind of its own.
ReplyDeleteSo, as I was saying, initial response= mama meltdown followed immediately by further incident prevention. Then I do deeeep breathing. Check the fridge for a supply of coca-cola*. Drink one. Apologize to the kids for being a crappy mum.
Words of wisdom, eh? I'm sure there must be more positive coping methods. I've just not found them.
*Later in the day, the coke may be replaced by wine. Sad but true.
I stroller like there is no tomorrow. It soothes her and me. I have pushed that stroller in the pouring rain crying when I didn't know what else to do. It always helps, but I like it better when it is sunny.
ReplyDeleteI use my friend TV so mommy can have a time out and get a grip. Then I call the babysitter and make sure Nat and I can get a break in the next 48 hours.
ReplyDeleteIs sounds to me like you need a break!! Whenever I get to this point I strongly suggest to my husband to take the kids away for at least 4 hours. I find this more relaxing than going out by myself because I get to do all those things in the house I can't do with the kids around...like take a nap or sit on the couch and watch a whole movie without interruption. I find by the time the kids get back I miss them and feel ready to continue on...usually helps me make it through a couple a weeks before I start going mad again.
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