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2.10 yo mentally draining - he talks non-stop!!

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lovechoc · 07/02/2010 14:27

Does anyone else have this with their toddler? From the moment he's up in the morning until he finally gives in to sleep at night he talks talks talks!!

Today I nearly lost it with him because I just wanted to scream OK I HEAR YOU! Not his fault, he just wants to chat. I've tried distracting him with activities to do during the day, including me reading to him, but he just spends all his time talking and asking questions all the time.

Please tell me it gets easier!! I've felt really close to tears today because I just want to run away doesn't help I'm about 18 wks pg so hormones may have something to do with it.

Anyone else going through this 'phase' with their toddler? Please share!!

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smartmars · 07/02/2010 15:34

Hi, mine is like this too! If I don't answer he says "Mummy? Mummy? MUMMY!" until I do. Very tiresome. I find it easier to turn it around and ask him questions - it seems to make him quieter as he thinks and is less tiresome for me as I feel back in control. Talk about what he does - for example in the car I say "Baby Smartmars, whats that man doing?" or "wheres that lorry going?" or "whats that dog doing?" etc etc. makes me feel like I am getting a bit of revenge

lizziemun · 07/02/2010 15:42

Yes I have one like that to. Unfortunley I also have a 6yr old you is like this as well.

I am looking forward untill they're teenagers anf just grunt at me .

CarGirl · 07/02/2010 15:42

Mine improved around the age of 12.......

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EsmeWeatherwax · 07/02/2010 15:45

I have one the same age who is exactly the same. The only time I get any peace is when the Gruffalo programme is on tv. Thank god for sky+!

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lovechoc · 07/02/2010 19:09

phew thank goodness there are others out there who are enduring this too! It's not so bad when DH is around during the day, but when you are the only one the attention is aimed at, it really does drain doesn't it?

I do ask questions smartmars, something inside me must have thought if I ask questions more often he'll maybe be quiet but it doesn't seem to be working. I ask him what he's seeing as we're driving, you know, stuff like that. Everything ends in 'mummy' when he's asking a question so there's no getting out of it or having selective hearing!

I suppose I'll just have to accept he's just a chatty wee chap and his brain is firing on all cyclinders just now.

lizziemum I agree, when they are teens it will be the complete opposite - they'll spend all that time ignoring us! lol

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Bumperlicious · 07/02/2010 20:35

I know exactly the feeling, in fact there was a thread on this a few weeks back, you are defo not the only one!

It's incredibly draining. TV is the only thing that keeps her quiet She even talks in her sleep!

Give yourself a break, you must be exhausted.

pattymc · 07/02/2010 20:43

sounds like mine, have been tempted to put earplugs in. IT IS EXHAUSTING!!
I'm afraid the tv is my saviour and Gruffalo is also a firm favourite. along with finding nemo.

kitkatsforbreakfast · 07/02/2010 20:52

My youngest is also like this, as were her 2 older brothers. This time I'm enjoying every minute of it, because I know that it won't be long before getting information out of her will be like getting blood out of a stone.

I find it particularly trying in the car, when she can start up a monologue that will last the 200 miles it takes to get to my parents, and not let anyone get a word in edgeways the whole time.

cory · 07/02/2010 21:51

Hate to say it, but ds still hasn't grown out of this: he's 9. Only way to get some peace is to send him out to play with his mates.

pigleychez · 07/02/2010 22:00

My DD is like this already at 18mths! Not just babble either Proper chatting. Ie One more Cake please Mummy?!

She chats from the moment she wakes till she drops off for the night.
She comments on and questions everything and gets very frustrated if i dont respond.

Everything is "mummys turn now" so definately no chance of selective hearing.

Love choc- I too am 26 weeks pregnant and sometimes would just love 5 minutes peace and quiet!

ILovePlayingDarts · 07/02/2010 22:01

I'm glad my ds isn't the only one, and he talks in his sleep.....

BlueBumedFly · 07/02/2010 22:09

Mine just repeats and repeats and repeats ... does not matter if I say YES or NO just repeats and repeats...

can I have the wiggles on,.. wiggles on Mummy can I have the wiggles on, wiggles on, wiggles on mummy, mummy, mummy, can I have the wiggles on..... Me: it's on, you can stop asking now DD, DD: its on mummy its on, wiggles are on mummy wiggles on, mummy, mummy.. dance mummy...

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lovechoc · 07/02/2010 22:21

yes the repeating thing gets on my goat aswell BlueBumedFly.in the morning when he wakes i hear the footsteps approaching the gate and it's 'put the light on mummy pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease' x20 until I respond. DH thinks it's amusing but he's not here having to listen to DS ramblings all day long!!

piggley 5 mins of peace and quiet would be great. sometimes DS naps, other days he doesn't. it's a hit or a miss!

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