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The only time I ever wanted to run away was when I had postpartum depression. I packed a bag a couple times but didn't actually go.
I'm lucky that my kids are so responsible and well-behaved. I see other kids running wild in stores and I'd probably want to run away if mine were doing that.
Ugh. When my daughter won't stop relentlessly asking me questions/talking. She has a bad habit of repeating herself endlessly until you respond to her. Doesn't matter if it's a question or statement, she'll say it over and over until you acknowledge it. Barely a breathe in between. We have been trying to work with her on this, but on days that I'm extra busy or if she starts chattering when I have a chaotic moment, I have trouble properly addressing it, so we make progress than backtrack.
The only time I ever wanted to run away was when I had postpartum depression. I packed a bag a couple times but didn't actually go.
I'm lucky that my kids are so responsible and well-behaved. I see other kids running wild in stores and I'd probably want to run away if mine were doing that.
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Originally Posted by Pennies4Penny
Ugh. When my daughter won't stop relentlessly asking me questions/talking. She has a bad habit of repeating herself endlessly until you respond to her. Doesn't matter if it's a question or statement, she'll say it over and over until you acknowledge it. Barely a breathe in between. We have been trying to work with her on this, but on days that I'm extra busy or if she starts chattering when I have a chaotic moment, I have trouble properly addressing it, so we make progress than backtrack.
When my 8 year old and 9 year old bicker a lot. Most of the time they get along but after a long break from school they will just be at eachother. And I HATE it! My son pushes buttons, my daughter over reacts. I want them both to shut it.
I have what o call "mommy brain breaks" where I go to my room and the kids have to give me a brain break. The more they interrupt th longer I will have to take. Even if dinner is late. They respect the brain breaks.
When my 8 year old and 9 year old bicker a lot. Most of the time they get along but after a long break from school they will just be at eachother. And I HATE it! My son pushes buttons, my daughter over reacts. I want them both to shut it.
I have what o call "mommy brain breaks" where I go to my room and the kids have to give me a brain break. The more they interrupt th longer I will have to take. Even if dinner is late. They respect the brain breaks.
I've heard of parents locking themselves in the bathroom or closet. LOL! Good way to runaway and stay home all at the same time!
Sometimes I want to run away, but when I feel like that I realise I've usually forgotten to take my medicine or I'm starting to have an anxiety attack so meds, a cup of tea and a lie down usually fixes it.
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Originally Posted by Pennies4Penny
Ugh. When my daughter won't stop relentlessly asking me questions/talking. She has a bad habit of repeating herself endlessly until you respond to her. Doesn't matter if it's a question or statement, she'll say it over and over until you acknowledge it. Barely a breathe in between. We have been trying to work with her on this, but on days that I'm extra busy or if she starts chattering when I have a chaotic moment, I have trouble properly addressing it, so we make progress than backtrack.
My kid does the same, and if I'm having a bad day I just can't take it and tell her she has to be quiet for a little while which thankfully she usually understands and listens to.
I've heard of parents locking themselves in the bathroom or closet. LOL! Good way to runaway and stay home all at the same time!
I have a clear and vivid memory of my brother and I sitting outside our parents' room crying after my Mom had locked herself in there. I was about 4 and my brother 2.
Once I had kids, it was one of the many things I understood (and appreciated more) about my Mom. She always seemed calm and patient around us; more so than I am capable of being.
I'm pretty laid back, so not much gets to me. My G/F will want to cry when her son is sticking his hand into his diaper and pulling out poop and throwing it, but I have to laugh because it's funny. I usually tell her to go pour herself a glass of wine and I'll handle it.
However.....I can't handle "Cailliou".
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