Thankful Thursday - Crash Landing
Yesterday was a looong day! My post on facebook sums it up pretty perfectly I think...
"There is seriously not enough coffee, chocolate or wine in the world today! If anyone would like to buy a toddler, I'll throw in the baby for free!"
After the madness of Christmas week, a week away at my sister's place down in Wagga, and then dinner at Nana's, a play date at my friend's place and a day at pre-school, I fear our first full day and a quarter at home after all that was somewhat of a crash landing for poor Punky.
She is always brattier than usual the day after pre-school but Tuesday was off the scale! The tantrums, meltdowns and outright disobediance had me tearing out my hair. Wednesday was even worse somehow, and I ended up packing us all up early, after Punky refused to sleep, to head over to Mum's place for dinner. I texted ahead to see if my sister E would be home and that we would be there earlier than usual. She asked why. I casually told her I thought it best to head over earlier rather than commit a murder!
Not that I would ever seriously think of harming my children, but I'm sure you all know that kind of sheer frustration that leaves you wanting to walk out the door and sit quietly by yourself for a few days!
Thankfully Punky fell asleep in the car and she was much happier when we got to my Mum's and there was someone other than boring old Mum to entertain her! I was able to sit and have a coffee, and the baby even went off to sleep for me without a problem. I just love going to Mum's house!
After a day like yesterday though, where I seriously struggled to find patience and to practice yelling less and loving more, I think it's important to reflect on the good things that did happen. To be mindful of the things that I am thankful for about my beautiful, yet frustrating toddler.
For instance, I'm thankful that she is such a good big sister. If Zee loses her toy while playing on the mat, Punky will go over and give it back to her, making sure Zee has it firmly grasped in her hand again.
I'm thankful that Punky has such a strong will. Right now, in toddlerhood, her strong will is cause for many battles and meltdowns. However I know that in the years to come, her willfulness will serve her well. It will help her to work hard and achieve her dreams, and it will help her navigate the murky waters of teenager hood, when the only thing between her and giving in to peer pressure will be that strong will. I know it was for me.
I'm thankful for her beautiful smile and wonderful hugs, that she gives freely and without discrimination. I'm thankful for her curiosity and her zest for life, for the boundless energy that oozes from her and never fails to pick me up and remind me why it is that I love being a Mum, even on the shitty days.
As I posted a few weeks ago, there are some days where, while I always love being Mum, I sometimes don't like being a Mum. And when I've had those days, it's so important to then remind myself of the awesome things about my kids and to be thankful for all the things about them that make me smile.
What are you thankful for today?
"There is seriously not enough coffee, chocolate or wine in the world today! If anyone would like to buy a toddler, I'll throw in the baby for free!"
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| It's moments like these that I'm thankful for |
She is always brattier than usual the day after pre-school but Tuesday was off the scale! The tantrums, meltdowns and outright disobediance had me tearing out my hair. Wednesday was even worse somehow, and I ended up packing us all up early, after Punky refused to sleep, to head over to Mum's place for dinner. I texted ahead to see if my sister E would be home and that we would be there earlier than usual. She asked why. I casually told her I thought it best to head over earlier rather than commit a murder!
Not that I would ever seriously think of harming my children, but I'm sure you all know that kind of sheer frustration that leaves you wanting to walk out the door and sit quietly by yourself for a few days!
Thankfully Punky fell asleep in the car and she was much happier when we got to my Mum's and there was someone other than boring old Mum to entertain her! I was able to sit and have a coffee, and the baby even went off to sleep for me without a problem. I just love going to Mum's house!
After a day like yesterday though, where I seriously struggled to find patience and to practice yelling less and loving more, I think it's important to reflect on the good things that did happen. To be mindful of the things that I am thankful for about my beautiful, yet frustrating toddler.
I'm thankful that Punky has such a strong will. Right now, in toddlerhood, her strong will is cause for many battles and meltdowns. However I know that in the years to come, her willfulness will serve her well. It will help her to work hard and achieve her dreams, and it will help her navigate the murky waters of teenager hood, when the only thing between her and giving in to peer pressure will be that strong will. I know it was for me.
As I posted a few weeks ago, there are some days where, while I always love being Mum, I sometimes don't like being a Mum. And when I've had those days, it's so important to then remind myself of the awesome things about my kids and to be thankful for all the things about them that make me smile.
What are you thankful for today?
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Thankfully we rarely have these days any more which is such a relief! The do pass!
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