lately i feel i have been losing my temper more with my dd's and dh. part of me think it could be pregnancy hormones, partly feeling more tiredness and partly as me and dh went away this weekend without the kids and feel they have been acting up more than usual since we got back.
i have been 'timing out' dd1 more recently as i really want to stop smacking (and before you all jump on me, can i point out i dont like smacking my kids, its the way i was bought up and want to change!!). i put dd1 on the steps to cool off during tantrums, she doesnt throw herself about and just screams it out for a while till she calms down then comes off the steps. dd2 is only 22months tho, and i dont feel i could safelt time her out in the same way. the other day she throw a bottle in my face and cut my lip open, so i smacked her. i know she is young and a lot of this is pushing the boundries because of her age, but how can i teach a 22month old what is acceptable behaviour. i tell her no, remove her if she is bing naughty but dont feel this is working.
with dh, its mainly due to his illness and how tired he gets. i know its not his fault but sometimes wish i could lienin bed that extra hour or two, but feel i cant ask him that often as he does need to rest a lot. i am gettign earlier nights, but still feel shattered. the house is a tip which is pissing me off as i have so much to do, but as soon as i do it, it needs doing again.
we have housing probs as well, so that isnt helping with my fraying temper.
just want to stop being a stressy mummy and get on top of things.