‘Mommy, I’m feeling Upset’

I’m always able to get pics like this of Matt with the kids but it’s very rare I’m in the picture unless it’s a selfie or completely planned. This though, this was spare of the moment snapped of me and C. We were on our walk and he actually wanted to walk with me and hold my hand. Which he hardly ever wants to do, like he will sometimes drop to the floor if I try to make him hold my hand anywhere, unless he’s being completely shy about something.
Today was tough, not just with him but T as well. I took them to the store today to grab a couple things for dinner and T had a complete meltdown…over what, I have no clue….but I stopped in the middle of an aisle with all three of them sat on the floor with T and rubbed her back to help calm her down until she was able to tell me what was wrong (her chicken tenders bag,that I got for her lunch, wasn’t open so she could see it). Then after naptime it was C’s turn for a meltdown, he got about halfway through it before he finally said mommy I’m feeling upset I’m ready to talk. ❤️ We took some time together in a room to talk and cuddle on the floor (he preferred it to the bed for some reason 🤷). When we were done and he said he was better, he was all hugs and giggles with me and his siblings. 🤗💛🧡
Part of me keeps nagging saying just wait for the storm after the calm that’s going to hit, not to get used to this. But after seeing this picture, that hubby was able to get for me, I really don’t care if this behavior is just for today for the next couple days. Because it’s proof that it can work and he is listening. Even if it’s taking time to sink in and him to understand, he’s still learning how to handle his emotions better than just exploding on anyone around him.
I love this little boy so much! 🧡💛💚

Wine and Games

Yesterday started out good! Kids were in decent moods, when we woke up, I had work in the morning (and that went good!) After work had to quickly go get the kids, and then meet hubby for shopping which also went very well! No meltdowns or anyone extra sad about not getting certain things they wanted.
And then we got home…….it all just went South from there. 😔 C had a huge blown out meltdown and I don’t even fully know why. It was like multiple things that set him off. But Even while my brain was like ok NVM fill us with wine I’m done for today….I still remained calm trying to convince C to talk to me, to use his words about what he needed instead of screaming at me like I killed his favorite pet or something. Good side is he didn’t call anyone stupid this time or try to hit anyone.. he just hit grocery bags as he walked by them haha. I had made pizza for dinner which he loved and calmed down for and was better for the next few hours until bedtime.

Don’t you just love when kids start saying how tired they are but as soon as you try to get them to bed it’s like instant shot of caffeine is pumping through their veins 😳😒 it’s crazy!!!! Haha but after we managed to get everyone settled down and in bed, this tired momma poured a glass of her new favorite wine 😍😋 and put in COD. It was a good way to wind down after the evening. Who knew getting screamed at for awhile was so exhausting? 😜😔

Our Bump in the Road

 

He looks so sweet in the picture that you wouldn’t guess that barely 10min before this he was having a complete meltdown and screaming for 5min. All because he didn’t finish his sandwich at home even tho I told him we would be back soon and he could finish it then. And just the other day there was two different times he had meltdowns w/screaming because we couldn’t find his blue shoes. 😔 It’s been a struggle trying to help him through these outbursts, letting him know it’s ok to feel angry or upset about something but screaming at people or doing anything physically harming/ugly (hitting, spitting, or just calling someone stupid) against someone is not okay. We are slowly making progress. We learned that when he has corn (anything with the word corn in it) the outbursts of anger are worse and more often, so we have been trying to cut it out of our diet (easier said than done for sure). But…..
This little man can be the sweetest 😍 he helped his brother save this turtle out of a hole, when it comes to animals and babies he is so caring and gentle. Or when he sees mommy sad or hasn’t seen me in a few hours he runs to me and gives me the biggest hug. He loves to give me kisses❤️ if he finds a song he likes he’ll listen to it until I think my brain will explode, and still ask me to play it again for him. It’s hard to believe that it’s been just over 4 years since I had him 😭 he’s growing up so fast. 💛 His favorite color is yellow, he loves TMNT, star wars, paw patrol, and Sonic (game), favorite food is strawberries, grapes, spaghetti, and green beans.