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I realized this also and I realize that when I step away to take a minute to myself then come back I have so much more patience
I have been dealing with these exact same feelings! You are not alone, Mama… I came across this in my feed and it helped🙏
Girl I feel you so much on this!! My little one climbs on the tables repeatedly until I have to move the chairs to the other side of the room, takes things out of the garbage can, constantly takes her diaper off etc. it’s very frustrating. I’ve also realized that I have a very active, curious, spirited baby and so it’s more frustrating for me than most.. so to the moms that also have a baby like this I have so much empathy because this is NOT EASY and a lot of other moms just don’t get it. I tell her no a lot as well and find myself raising my voice and it just does not faze her at all. I turned to the Internet on tips for how to discipline a young toddler and basically read that at this age they have no impulse control whatsoever so expecting them to listen to “no” is a pipe dream. I try to just be patient and still say no so she eventually understand what is okay and what isn’t but for the most part just distract her with something and else, pick her up and move her or let it go.
It's hard to be patient. But remember. A baby/toddler is a blank slate. They know what you teach them. So if you become more easygoing and go with the flow.... Then you can teach them those things as well 😁 ( A mom who is getting more into meditation and practical stoicism )
@Gabrielle exactly! Keep her distracted, lots of redirecting.... And let her be curious about things. Curiosity is always a good thing There's a wonderful children's book that I've found read aloud on YouTube called stay wild my child. It's a mother and her daughter. The mother keeps telling her daughter that she cannot do things in some places... But then she shows her places that she can do those things.
It's a wonderful message about there being a right and wrong place for everything. And understanding that it's good to still dream and be curious and play
So probably an older toddler book, but definitely one with a good message worth reading ☺️🥰
I think it is, mamma! I also pray for patience. I’ll include you in my prayers, please include me in yours. I read somewhere that the ideal way to correct them when they’re doing something they shouldn’t be, it’s best to redirect them into a different activity. I try to do this. I usually give him a personal item from my purse (hair brush, chapstick, anything that’s safe for him to play with) and he’s normally entertained for a couple of minutes until he finds something “more fun” 😅. I know we’re busy trying to fix the house while taking good care of them and be the best moms they deserve, and it’s hard. I hear you. I feel you. I’ve recently baby-proofed my home and don’t have as much decoration to give him less things to mess with 🤷♀️. I also keep all the bathroom and bedroom doors closed.