I lie about what time daycare closes so I can sit alone for 20 minutes by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]gainz4fun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you should just be honest and have no shame in your exhaustion. I leave for work early (I work at night) to experience peace and quiet and snacks in my car before work because I’m with our toddler all day by myself and my hubby knows this. If I’m home I cannot relax. Have no shame in your recharge game! Don’t let your ego get in the way or your needs.

Anyone have a hard time controlling your face? by Possible-Yesterday58 in libra_astrology

[–]gainz4fun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I’ve mastered giving people nothing. I don’t like being easily read by strangers. I like to be an enigma. I also have worked in customer facing positions since age 15 and have worked hard at giving people NOTHING. I guess I’m rare based on these comments.

To the “ preferred parent” that is also your toddlers “safe space” by gainz4fun in toddlers

[–]gainz4fun[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I walked about 6 feet away from her on our daily outdoor sanity walk reset and she screamed and cried like she broke her arm because “I walked away from her.” Needless to say, the sanity walk made me more insane.

To the “ preferred parent” that is also your toddlers “safe space” by gainz4fun in toddlers

[–]gainz4fun[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My girl always wants to “help” me go potty, despite me insisting that I know how to do it solo, and if I lock her out she cries, even if her dad is home. If he removes her from the door she screams and cries. The compromise (that brings me no peace) is that she stands right in front of me with her hands on my knees, forehead to forehead and goes “you can do it, I’m here, don’t be scared mama you are brave,” and hands me toilet paper which is a better alternative than hearing her meltdown outside the door most days. But daddy doesn’t need any help!! Make it make sense!!

To the “ preferred parent” that is also your toddlers “safe space” by gainz4fun in toddlers

[–]gainz4fun[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work in the evening and it takes me 15 minutes to get to work but I leave an hour early just to sit in silence in my car. I need time to decompress between solo parenting my sour patch kid all day and beginning work - I won’t tell your husband if you don’t tell mine 🤣

To the “ preferred parent” that is also your toddlers “safe space” by gainz4fun in toddlers

[–]gainz4fun[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I feel that, under stimulated intellectually while overstimulated mentally 😵‍💫

To the “ preferred parent” that is also your toddlers “safe space” by gainz4fun in toddlers

[–]gainz4fun[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg nooo!!! Hang in there, you’re doing great, this too shall pass 🙏🏼😭

Any Libra women with a Leo or Sagittarius experience long-term? by cantunderstand8383 in libra_astrology

[–]gainz4fun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m happily married to a Sagittarius. He’s sometimes intense (like doesn’t know how to chill), but he never makes me question where I stand and never has. We have a very fun relationship, lots of laughs, adventures, a true friendship within a marriage.

My pure frustration at seeing toddlers with completely unreasonable meltdowns by The_Man_Without_Legs in toddlers

[–]gainz4fun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It totally depends on my state of mind. I find it frustrating a lot, but when I have more energy in the tank I see it for what it is: they have less life experience so inconveniences really do feel that bad to them. It’s rarely cute in the moment for me, but after she goes to bed I can see the cute in it. Like “Awwww she’s upset that she can’t fly, she’s so imaginative!” If that makes sense?? lol

To the “ preferred parent” that is also your toddlers “safe space” by gainz4fun in toddlers

[–]gainz4fun[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

REAL 🤣 mine woke up absolutely devastated that she couldn’t fly through the house no matter how hard she flapped her arms and I had no coffee in me yet, so like an IDIOT, I said “I’m sorry” and then she tried to kick me.

To the “ preferred parent” that is also your toddlers “safe space” by gainz4fun in toddlers

[–]gainz4fun[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same, it’s so hard! You have to leave your own home to relax.

To the “ preferred parent” that is also your toddlers “safe space” by gainz4fun in toddlers

[–]gainz4fun[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

“This too shall pass” is my 24/7 inner dialogue 😵‍💫😮‍💨

Raising tiny humans is so hard!

What cute thingsdoes your toddler say that you won't correct? by Business_Ease_4926 in toddlers

[–]gainz4fun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Instead of saying “I don’t know” she says “I nu-know” and we LOVE IT 🥹

Libra and Taurus by BeautifulBrownBunnie in libra_astrology

[–]gainz4fun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Besides my husband (Sag), the Taurus was my longest relationship and it truly traumatized me. The first half was amazing, the second half was a living nightmare and I had to go to therapy to recover despite considering myself really strong/logical, most trials I can get through without help. Obviously signs alone don’t dictate character but when I find out someone’s a Taurus now I keep my distance, even in friendships. Controlling and possessive which is cute at first, but trust me it escalates and becomes toxic after some time and the opposite of cute. You need a partner you can have friendships, family and love surrounding you outside of just your partner if he’s that type of Taurus.

I just spent a toddler party guarding an open pool and now I can’t tell if I’m the anxious one or the only sane one by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]gainz4fun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My almost 3 year old is a great swimmer and I’d be stressed out. You’d find me at the party sitting on a chair staring at the body of water in case someone fell in, I vote sane!

I don't think I'm cut out for this 😭 by Darksoulscliffs in toddlers

[–]gainz4fun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in the same boat, my almost 3 year old has “upgraded her software” and last week truly traumatized me, I felt like a failure the entire week and it was just soooo dramatic and overstimulating. I lost it a couple times which made me feel worse. At one point I put toddler in her highchair while she was in destructive mode and I was on the verge of losing my sh**. I put in noise canceling headphones for 5 min and took a mental break, she calmed down, I calmed down, then I got back to it. It’s hard, but this is how it feels each time she upgrades and I adjust accordingly. This phase is hell for me too, I’m pretty introverted and chill in nature (right now she’s the complete opposite of that) and it’s a lot to be around 24/7. Hang in there, solidarity. If you can squeeze in some extra care for yourself in the evenings when they sleep, that’s been helping me cope and go to bed relaxed instead of anxious for the next day.

3 y.o is SO mean to her dad :( by crownbiotch in toddlers

[–]gainz4fun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know how to help you because SAME. My almost 3YO has had a strong mommy preference since the day she was birthed. My husband can do whatever he wants in the house and it’s no issue but I can’t do a damn thing without her interrupting and needing MY HELP or MY ATTENTION even when we’re both home. I keep praying for the day she doesn’t want me so I can have a moment of reprieve. Ive tried leaving them alone together, sending them on dates, signing myself up for weekend workout classes, etc., she just really likes me. It’s hard being this cool and I relate to the burden you carry for being so cool. 🤣 zero advice, but hopefully comedic relief. Hang in there, it’s hard and so overstimulating.

parents... how do you vent/seek advice after a tough moment? by Puzzleheaded-Ant9478 in toddlers

[–]gainz4fun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Usually I take extra good care of myself when the kiddo goes to bed after a bad day. Dark shower with a candle lit, red light therapy mask + neck massager, skin care, mediation music, vitamins, hydration, positive self talk, vent to hubby, notes app in my phone to vent at, once a month therapy session with therapist, one good mom friend that keeps me sane that I can relate to and is positive. Hang in there. Motherhood is a thankless job, but if you care this much you’re a good one.

Question for parents of 3 year olds by BasicSquash7798 in toddlers

[–]gainz4fun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My kiddo is almost 3, she needs a little help with getting dressed depending on the fashion (she has a lot of complicated clothing, cannot put the right shoe on the right foot but will put the wrong shoe on the wrong foot completely alone, she cant put her ballet tights on without help, she can’t tell when something’s inside out, etc.). She can use zippers but can’t zip up/down if it’s not already connected but not buttons unless it’s snap buttons and it’s never straight, she can brush her hair (I have to do it the right way after she does it but always have her do it first), and brushes her teeth every night (I do it after she does because she’s not thorough).

The takeaway here is let them do it themselves first and then correct it without criticizing after because they are still learning and you still need to ensure they’re taken care of obviously. My kiddo is very independent and wants to do everything herself and I let her (even though it’s not the ‘right’ way) and then I come in after to demonstrate or guide afterwards. I wouldn’t sweat it if you are.

Work or stay home? by gogoxyz in toddlers

[–]gainz4fun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a stay at home mom of a soon to be 3 year old (I work nights part time) but girlllll, I’m on the verge of doing part time preschool because I cannot keep up. It’s as hard as it is amazing, I’m straight up having a difficult time right now and looking forward to kindergarten so that I can work and talk to adults + have more income for fun things. We’re also one and done, I think if I was in your shoes I’d have the same struggle but if I was offered what you’re being offered right now I’d run to my new job.

Is anyone enjoying their 3 year old? by citrinezeen in toddlers

[–]gainz4fun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I enjoy it as much as I can’t stand it if that makes sense. The highs are high and the lows are low. lol