So I am a first time mum, to a 2.8 year old boy whom I love dearly, but since he was probably about 15 months old, I have found him increasingly difficult to look after.
He sleeps well, but he is rarely happy. He moans and whines more than 50% of the time, and if we do something fun he enjoys it at the time, say if we go swimming, but afterwards he will start moaning in the car again.
He is very aware of what's going on around him, if he heard a noise that's slightly loud, he'll say "what was that!?!?", or if someone leaves the room "where have they gone!?" in a very 'I must know' kind of way. I know people will say that's normal but to me he just seems too interested.
I see other children who seem so much more innocent and content with their little lives. My DS always seems irritated and on the edge of a tantrum pretty much all the time.
DH and I really give him lots of attention, and he goes to nursery 4 days a week where he has a great time apparently.
I constantly worry it's me, and that I must be doing something wrong to have created such a miserable toddler. I've tried every avenue to cheer him up, humour, tickles, being silly, "come on let's get on with it" kind of attitude, increased discipline, you name it I've tried it.
Can I expect him to chill out a bit more around 3? Any tips or experience would be greatly appreciated! Xx