2 year old wearing me out

[ALiceM20]

Hi all
This is more of a little rant but last few weeks I'm feeling so worn out by my 2 year old and my patience is so thin atm and doesn't help that I'm due with next baby at the start of next month.

I feel like I don't get listened at all everyday it's repeating same things multiple times "leave my wallet alone" "don't switch of DVD player" "don't turn of washing machine" "stop putting all your toys on the sofa" etc
Just never get listened to or he will stop and then few mins later be back to it again.
Past few days everyday he will throw all the toys he owns from the boxes onto the floor and sofa not to play with any but just to throw them there, can't count the amounts of times I slipped or stepped on one of his toys.
He's constantly on top of me, like if I sit down he's straight on me on the sofa or he constantly wants something like wanting me to put his toy together so he takes it apart and asks me to put it back again and again or crying if I don't or every few mins wanting a snack.

I know they're pretty much normal everyday things they just do but like I said really struggling to cope atm so hoping someone can share how they deal on those kind of days

Get out of the house as much as possible so they can’t make a mess at home! Park, soft play, active classes or any where that uses lots of energy.

Personally I found this the toughest bit OP (I mean heavily pregnant and with a toddler) - harder than once the baby arrived, as I felt so tired. Bear in mind that he knows something is up but doesn't really understand what, which is probably why he's being a bit clingy. The not listening thing is normal at this age too!

Hang on in there OP.

Thank you both for replies
It's just been raining so hard for the past week plus quite a bit of hail so we've not really been out much except to shops and back (and even then just 5 mins than the road we came back completely soaked and don't drive so really don't want to be making longer trips)

Yeah definitely super tired, he doesn't nap anymore so means I don't get a nap either plus all all the movement is so hard and pelvic pain horrendous. Definitely doesn't seem like he understands yet new baby is coming. I know for a 2 year old he's probably quite well behaved (although only got my aunties kids to compare to) but just wish he's give me a day of rest lol.

Pick your battles. Keep your wallet out of reach. And ignore the toys on the sofa bit. And always always make him tidy up. I did it with DS1 and now with ds2 who is 2.4. Whenever a new toy comes out the old one has to be put away. No matter the fuss and tantrum. At the end of the day the two of them HAVE to clean the play area and living room (it’s non negotiable).
It is also okay to say ‘I need space’ or ‘play by yourself.’ I know there is a lot of pressure these days to constantly play meaningful games with kids. I play with mine (when I am not working) but both are reasonably well trained now to play independently. I simply walk away or sit on a sofa and say ‘play by yourself time’ and for 10 mins will drink a cup of tea and IGNORE. If you do it regularly and refuse any interaction during this time they will quickly learn that it is more fun to play than sit there whining. You only need to do it a couple of times a day but they will soon learn independent play.

Go out even if raining. Library, museum, anywhere. You must be going stir crazy.

I would ignore the toys on the sofa bit except he literally piles them all so it's a tower of toys and nowhere to sit 😑
He likes helping with housework but cleaning his toys is a different matter lol but I will try and get him to help clean up. Thankfully I do get the 10mins cup of tea in the morning quite peaceful but that's about

I would but honestly I hate getting wet & so does little one and as we live in quite small and awkward area to get to anywhere with things to do for him it's 20-30mins walk (or a car drive as buses are again very awkward here and I don't drive) and the 20mins walk takes me good 40mins with multiple breaks as my pelvic pain is so bad I struggle with the 5 mins walk to the shop so it's really difficult for me to make that walk to children centre or library. Midwife thinks I should go physio since its so bad but as its roughly 2 weeks wait for the appointment so there's no point as I could give birth by then anyway (first one was early).
Weather shows constant hard rain until Sunday as well and only thing nearby where I can somewhat manage to walk to is the park 😓

Just an idea to keep him busy inside without making too much mess - I made my daughter a ribbon stick by tying some ribbons to a wooden spoon (I used a slotted spoon as it was easier to tie them on). I put on music and get her to dance around to the music waving the ribbons. She goes crazy for it and wears herself out (and I can have a sit-down). It's been really handy while the weather is rubbish.