She’s always been spirited shall we say. But I’m finding her so difficult at the moment. Constantly active, silly, climbing all over me, doesn’t listen, makes constant demands for my attention and/or food. We had someone come round the other day to quote for some plumbing work and she just shouted and ran about the whole time. She can be distracted by tv for a short time but not on this occasion.
She goes to nursery 3 days a week and I try and keep us active with walks and activities on my days off. I’m finding it so hard to get anything done (housework, Christmas prep, cooking) because she doesn’t leave me alone for a minute. I feel awful saying it because she is lovely but it’s just draining. Even getting her dressed is a battle because she messes about and laughs, doesn’t listen or respond to threats.
Sometimes when we have play dates she goes the other way and has tantrums and cries. Can’t be consoled or reasoned with. I’m just exhausted and feel like I never get a break. Dh works full time and we have no family support.