Struggling with toddler

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My 2 year old has been really full on today. We had a few epic tantrums and she has been obsessed with me. Haven't been able to do a wee without her either being directly with me or wailing 'mummy!' repeatedly from the living room. Last night she hardly slept and she also didn't nap at all today so I've had no chance at all to have a break from her. Last night I did a face mask (as I did every Sunday night for a treat) and she even woke in the middle of that so even that break was interrupted. I tried to have a cuppa earlier while in the night garden was on and she just wants to sit on my lap which in normal circumstances is of course lovely but I'm just so touched out now.

She's currently asleep in my arms but not settling in her cot. I really need to have a cup of tea downstairs and just have a bit of peace but it's just not happening and it's relentless. Can anyone else relate? Feeling emotional and exhausted so please no parenting advice such as why doesn't she falls asleep on her own or yes tantrums what did you expect etc just solidarity please. I'm knackered.

With you.

Day from hell with my DS. He's been pretty naughty today. Baby wouldn't sleep.
I'm currently nap trapped, need a shower, don't know how I'm going to eat my Indians.

He'll be up and come through to our room at some point.

I absolutely need a cuppa too, in a dark room, no noise, on my own.

Tell her she can’t.

I don’t understand this culture of letting kids climb all over you, steal your food, sit on your head and ‘you have to let them otherwise they’ll think they’re not loved’.

Total solidarity but look into sleep training for toddlers, pick a method and stick to it

Do you think she is teething or coming down with something? My 2.5 year old has been like this recently and yes, it is wearing but when they seem to change their behaviour and are clingy, I guess they just need us

That sounds like a tough day. My almost 2 year old can be the same. She likes to be next to me and picked up. She has only recently started regularly sleeping through the night. She is the most lovely, special little girl but toddlers are relentless. It's so full on. I always find if her teeth are bothering her she has a really short fuse and I bear the brunt. I try to always sympathise and understand if she's having a tough time. I often say "are you having a hard time" just to remind myself lol. She "talks" a lot but toddler babble that only we understand, I think a lot of the frustration comes from communication at times. Solidarity!

@Sunshineclouds11 ouch youve got a toddler and a baby, that must be tough going. I hope you get to eat your Indian soon 🙏🏻 sounds full on

@Hungrycaterpillarsmummy she was unwell at the weekend but bounced back and right as rain today health wise. Maybe she needs another day or 2 to be fully back to normal.

@Slinkyminky22 thanks so much. You've articulated it so well. They sure do like to be next to us and picked up. With dd she loves telling me what to do with a command word and 'it'. 'Eat it! Get it! Do it! Read it!' Very draining!

Are you doing it all without a partner?