My 22mo son has really had a tantrum filled week
Mainly for me. I’m reassured by family that kids ‘act up’ for their mum and it’s because I’m his safe place. But it’s still so hard
For example today we had to leave DH’s family’s house as he was determined to go in the kitchen cupboard and play with MIL’s medications, which I didn’t allow, so he would not calm down we tried alternatives like showing him some toys, showing safe household items he could play with like wooden spoons etc
he had none of it so we had to leave - ps MIL’s kitchen/living area is open plan so there wasn’t really another room to block it off if that makes sense? It was always in sight
It was tough and it’s just one of many. I feel bad for him as he can communicate slightly (some words, amazing understanding though and can point at things he clearly wants etc) but not fully so he’s frustrated
But I just wanted to do this I needed to vent. It’s hard. every outfit change, toothbrush time is a chase for me and DH, he’s gone so fussy with food and is loving throwing pretty much everything
I know it’ll get easier for him when he can communicate more it’s just tiring atm. Especially when I just get told “ignore him he’ll stop” and tbh I cant listen to him get worked up. I let him know I’m there for him and comfort him