I am such a shouty Mother!!!!!!!

[Hunty]

Am I alone or does this affect most mums out there???? I used to be a laid back easy going soul, always (well mainly) in a good mood, never could be described as moody. Also my patience was at gold medal standard!!! Now since DS6 & DS2 came along I have slowly changed into this bad tempered person who shouts most of the time at the kids because the kids just don't seem to listen!!!!! they aren't naughty naughty, just frustrating at times and very demanding!!!!!!! I know longer feel laid back or easy going.....I just feel stress stress and more stress.....the Disney films aren't like that?!!!! Don't get me wrong I love my kids more than anything, but I sometimes don't recognise the person I have become if that makes sense. I have a supportive hubby, so I should not feel like this...BUT I DO!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love threads like this - just came on to start a similar one and it's a massive relief to know I'm not alone.

ds has just turned 3. he badgers and pesters me all day long - can't be without me for more than 2 mins. The only way to get him to sit and concentrate by himself is to put the TV on - which makes me feel guilty, can't use it all day, though I am tempted I admit.

the post above about patience being thin sums it up for me - I think that dcs are so wearing and relentless that we don't get any time to regroup as it were. an evening "off" when they are in bed isn't enough time to recharge, so when the whining & nagging starts the next day there are no reserves of parental calm and patience to draw on, so the shouting starts very quickly.

Perhaps one way to help is to make sure of getting a cetain amount of time every day / evening that is specifically dedicated to recharging - go to bed earlier, read a decent book instead of watching crap telly because you're too knackered to do anyting else / go for a walk without taking a mobile phone or ipod - just enjoy silence for a few mins!

I LOVE the idea of a Mrs Eccles character btw!

I was feeling really grumpy but shockers, Mrs Eccles has just made me laugh out loud!I think she may be moving to my house now! thank you

I am very glad she could help... please give her our warmest regards .

I too am a shouter.

I also have that book but havent read it yet.

DD10, DD5 DS1 1 1/2.

I shout then i feel really bad. I hate being shouty mum but find it so hard to control myself.

Must read book not MN all night