DS is almost 18 months, and a very spirited little boy. By that I mean he is into everything (except his toys), he's extremely busy, knows how to throw a tantrum, and is plain exhausting. In the same breath, he is funny, affectionate, and very engaging. I know this must sound like millions of other toddlers.
Today is the first time I have heard DH snap at him, and it really upset me. I always try to take deep breath and walk away, or move on. But hearing DH snap at DS as if he were a much older child has really got to me.
Don't get me wrong, I can see why DH was cross (DS was smashing a glass door with the broom). But how can we get through the next year or so of this though without snapping at DS or each other?
I think part of the problem is that DS doesn't play well on his own and needs constant stimulus and/or attention. DH and I both play fairly well with him, for a time, but we can't do it all day and DS is increasingly whiny if he's not getting his own way.
Again, I'm sure this is really common but I've had a bit of a cry today over it. I feel racked with guilt that my DS is bored, or unhappy so much of the time. He can be a very smiley and happy, engaging child but at the moment we're seeing more of his worse side.
Can anyone offer advice? Of reassurance that it will pass? Any good parenting books on raising feisty young men like mine?
Thanks in advance