Mar 03 2009
Do-Over Day
Today is officially a do-over day from yesterday. I was exhausted and my two year was also exhausted so we were not getting along yesterday (to say the least). We had the following conversation while I was making lunch:
Him: “Can I have my soup?”
Me: “Sure, you can have some as soon as I’m done making it.”
Him: “Okay.”
Thirty seconds later: Him “Can I have my soup?”
Me: “Yes, I said you could have some when it’s done. It’s not done yet. I’ll bring you some soon.”
Repeat above about five times before I lose my mind and tell him if he doesn’t stop asking he’ll go straight to a nap. One minute later: [Say with extremely whiny voice] “Mommy, can I have my soup please?”
At this point the soup is ready so I give him some and try not to allow my head to explode. “Mommy, can I have pizza?”
After an entire day of this he finally went to bed and told me, “Mommy, I’m a good boy but sometimes I’m noxious.” I laughed. “Yes, sometimes you are obnoxious but tomorrow we’ll have a do-over day. You be good all day and I’ll try not to yell at all.”
I try not to make promises I can’t keep but so far I’ve been awake for two hours and haven’t yelled yet. The baby let me sleep for four solid hours last night so I feel like a million bucks so far. I’ll keep the coffee pot going and we’ll see who cracks first - Mr. Obnoxious or the Crazy Mom.
Your son is just being a two-year-old. He was probably hungry sooner than the soup was ready. Why not give him a piece or two of apple or banana to keep him fueled while you cook soup?
Marilynne
Yeah - had I been working on all cylinders myself I might have had such a logical thought. That’s why I decided to do-over the whole day - we were both in a bad way yesterday! So far today is proceeding much more smoothly.
Toby
I feel for you. My son is having one of those days today. I feel like I haven’t spoken in a reasonable voice all day. He’s been dumping toys all over the floor, insisting that he needs to use the toilet and then running and hiding, and screaming about fish sticks. I think when he’s finished with lunch, he’s going down for nap. I need some quiet!!
I really hate these 2 year old days!!