September 5, 2013

Why Day-Drinking Exists

Remember my last post about life with two? Scratch that, reverse it.

Today sucks.

Let me set the scene.

7:10 am- "MOMMY I'M AWAAAAAAKE!!!!"   Good Lord this is not the wake-up call I asked for but OK, my feet hit the floor and I was on my mom a-game from the get-go.  It is really my own fault because I should have gotten my lazy ass out of bed earlier, but I digress.

7:30 am- "Let's make muffins!"  OK sounds amazing!  Sounds like good mommy/big girl bonding while the baby naps.  Except, he won't nap.

8:00 am- Muffins are done, they're delicious, even Kendall agrees.

9:30 am- An hour and half later Kendall still hasn't eaten her ONE muffin yet she's whining, "I'm so huunnggrrryyyyyy".  So I turn off the TV, make her sit at the table, and take all her "toys" until she's finished.  Cue the meltdown. I decide I'm going to ignore it and take the baby into his room to rock him to sleep, except he doesn't want to sleep.  Oh and construction is happening outside of our house and the smell of black top is about to send a certain three-year-old into a downward spiral, suddenly she has a very sensitive sniffer.

10 am- Through tears, screams, whines, threats and bribes the muffin is finally gone. Hallelujah, life can go on.  Baby finally sleeps and I decide some big girl outside action is in store so we head to the back yard to play on the swing set.  Ten minutes into swinging, laughing, finally having a good time and I hear it, the baby is awake over the monitor.  Crap.

11 am- Baby takes a nice warm SIX OUNCE bottle and I assume he'll pass out but nope, he's wide-eyed and doesn't want me to put him down.  At all.  Ever.

11:30 am- The toddler is hungry.  Here we go again.  Except this time she sits at the table, eats all of her food, all is well.  The baby is asleep in the bouncer.  #winning.

12:30 pm- It's nap time.  Kendall hears the timer go off, alerting her that it's nap time and takes off running out the sliding glass door and heads down the deck stairs.  Are you kidding me!?  I chase after her, remind her that 1. we do not run when it's nap and 2. we do not go outside when no adults are out there.  Carrying her up the stairs starts a meltdown because "I want to waaaaaaaaaaaaalk" OK so I put her down to walk the rest of the way except suddenly she's a statue.  Frozen. Won't move.  Fine so I carry her in to the potty and then it starts.  Kicking, screaming, crying and that's when I said, "Enough!" and put her into her bed sans all of her My Little Pony friends.  That tantrum lasted about a half an hour too long and at which point the baby is now awake.

It's really my own fault.  Yesterday I bragged about how good James sleeps, he sleeps all.day.long.  And damn it, I should have gotten up at 5:30 am like James suggested when he woke up to eat.

If you need me I'll be day-drinking.  Judge away.

33 comments:

  1. oh for the love... I'm so glad I'm not the only one who turns to the bottle when its a shit-tastic day...
    Yesterday, Em did nothing, but, whine... about every freakin thing, food was too cold, then too hot, then suddenly not what she wanted at all... I CANNOT stand crying over things that can be easily corrected, for instance... if you don't like your shoes, then by god, take them off don't cry for 40 mins about it....

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  2. Oh man, I feel your pain. This post is my life right now ( 18 months and 3 months). I keep telling myself "This too shall pass"... Whenever my youngest has a really sleepy day, the next day is usually hell.on.earth.

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  3. Amen mama! Day drinking is a glorious thing! :)

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  4. I've always thought two kids was like, MORE than double the work. It's exhausting. So I FEEL YOU. And BEEN THERE (every day actually, haha). I hope once preschool starts KP will be super since she'll have her own thing. That's soon right??

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  5. I wasn't going to burst your blissful bubble but totally expected this. Maybe not so soon but yeah those newborns are easy for like a week or two and then all hell breaks loose. As just a preggo which means you probably shouldn't even listen to me my plan is to not stress about naps. With C I remember putting in so much effort to get him to sleep and stay asleep. Not gonna happen with the twins. Sleep if you want. Don't sleep if you don't want to. They eventually get on a schedule and take long naps. You are welcome to throw this in my face when i'm dying be ause they won't nap ;) Have I told you my favorite feeding websites? They eliminate the battle over food. So nice!

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  6. I hate to laugh but I did. I can only imagine how days like today lead to drinking! You enjoy that drink and let the hubs take care of the kiddos! Sometimes mommies need a break too :)

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  7. This. This terrifies me. This is what I envision every day being like for the year after my child is born. My DD is just over two and I am 25 weeks pregnant and yesterday she was SPRINTING around bath and body works (while I was trying to buy her a special gift that she oh so desperately wanted 15 seconds prior) and I couldn't catch her. I was officially "that mom" with "that kid". I was mortified and refused to make eye contact with the employees there. I can't imagine what it will be like with two. At least I won't be pregnant and will hopefully be a little quicker on my feet. And I will have some days when I have to go to work and can get a break. You are my hero. You deserve a beer (or six).

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  8. well it's a well-known fact that two children causes double the drinking... lol! i have three (not all little either) so let's just say i am a lush :)

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  9. No judgment here. Hope they go easier on you this afternoon! Have a drink for me!

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  10. Gosh. Your kids don't want to play/sleep quietly all day and be ignored? Weird.

    At what point do you start to consider that perhaps your daughter's behavior is a reflection of you as a parent?

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  11. No judging! Some days are awful! And some days are amazing. Life with kids is unpredictable, s/t that worked the day before now will not even come close to doing the trick today.

    It's refreshing to hear that your days aren't perfect either. some times I feel like I'm all alone in that. If you can swing it go for a walk ALONE when your husband gets home tonight. Or go for a drive alone. Those things always help me calm down, refocus and feel more like a human after a rough day.

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  12. NO judging- drink away. If I could I would be right there with you. I have had those days too. But the good ones out weigh the bad. I am glad I am not the only one with days like this.... phew.

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  13. No judgement here. I remember crying to my husband because my son was all over the place and he started having more meltdowns than before and I couldn't get them to nap around the same time leaving no room for Momma to rest. It was pretty bad but remember in darkness, there is light.
    Hang in there!

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  14. Honey you sit back and pour yourself a cold one...you deserve it!! I have been having several of those crappy days in a row now...I mean like stupid crappy. They have to stop soon...right?

    Laura@MiceInTheKitchen

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  15. No judgment from any of us! This two thing is HARD...some days are good...most in the beginning are not. Hang in there...hope tomorrow is better!

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  16. Lol no judging here, it happens:) trust me the last couple days I've been wishing I could have a drink except then there's this sweet baby in my tummy that will only add to the craziness we already have in our household!

    Hopefully tomorrow is a better day:)

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  17. Um. Don't judge. I spent the entire six weeks of my maternity leave with the worst headache. Horrible. Wouldn't go away. Went to the doctor multiple times. Went to the chiro. Went to the massage therapist. Acupuncture. The day I went back to work??... Gone. Like completely. Figured out... That it was pure stress. Like just overtook my body. Two was a hard adjustment. Really really damn hard. But we're three and a half months into the game now and I feel like we finally have it. Believe me. Little monkey still doesn't want to be put down. Ever. But things have gotten easier. I feel your pain. And you're doing so awesome. And your kids are so cute. That makes life better :)

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  18. Rough days totally suck. Have your tried a carrier or wrap for little James? It is the only way I survived a toddler and newborn. Good luck mama! :)

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  19. lol girl I feel you! some days are rough, but not all of them, some are amazing! Hang in there!

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  20. I was waiting for this! Not in an asshole way but because I did the same thing - life was bliss and I was all "I got this my kids are amazing and I'm damn close to amazing too" and then one day all hell broke loose and I came back to earth. The good news is that the sh*t days come way less often now after 3 months! But the bad news is the work/stress/exhaustion still leaves me needing a beer everysingledfreakingnight. Beer is healing and DVR is soothing and then by morning I'm ready to go again:-P

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  21. Some days...okay, many days...just plain stink. My advice? (and trust me, I'm still learning, too, 5 months in) Laugh it away when you can and just accept it and make the most of it. I mean, what else can we do? Especially when they're all statue-like and screaming. ;)

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  22. Can't commiserate since my bambino isn't here yet, but I imagine I'll be day drinking and tweeting my face off to you begging for advice. :)

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  23. Oh honey. I had this happen, too. My daughter was 2.5 when my youngest daughter was born, and at first it was so easy. Newborns (usually) sleep a ton, and my big girl was content to play by herself. But then it all went to hell. I thought I was going to lose my damn mind. BUT?! It gets better. It really does. You'll get back into the swing of a normal routine, the kids will adjust, and the good will outweigh the bad. It is NOT a reflection on you. People who say that must not have kids or are in serious denial about themselves. You know that Carter's commercial that says "You're doing okay, Mom." ? Repeat that to yourself. You are doing great. It's just an adjustment period.

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  24. Oh man, that sounds so rough. Shit happens dude, you are an awesome mom no matter what. It's these kind of days that make you appreciate the good ones!

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  25. I am so with you!!! I went to get a Pepsi earlier, and my coolers were calling me for sure. Since I look after other peoples kids for a living, I decided that it wasn't a good idea at 10am, but promised to visit later after they all go home.

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  26. major flash back to my nanny days. WAAAAH.
    im jealous james weston is a day napper!

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  27. Don't know if I've ever commented here but I do follow you on IG. I am of the honest opinion that wine was only invented because mums need something!! Hope your day got better!! Xx

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  28. Oh Mama you do not make having a second sound very appealing. But I know it gets better and it's a good thing they are both so stinking cute

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  29. Poor thing. Seriously. People who bitch excessively about their kids make me ill. I agree with Samantha. Your child's behavior is a reflection of your parenting.

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  30. Oh man! That definitely sounds like a very trying day.

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