Anyone Ever Feel Like You Are Grouchy All Day?

[KiddieCahoots]

I think I have Oscar's DNA......

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Ahhhhh....daycare forum humor, gotta love it!

[daycarediva]

I feel like I need to be stern most of the time. The constant reminders of rules that have NEVER CHANGED gets old. By Friday, I am super happy it's FRIDAY! I don't mean just with the kids, either.

[jokalima]

I feel like I've had to use my firm voice almost constantly lately because I've had so many behavior issues. I really hate that. I want to be the fun daycare lady, but every time I try to join in play or just relax and enjoy the kids a particular 2 cause all sorts of chaos so it's back to a firm "get yourself in line," kwim? I didn't notice how true that is until we had a four day weekend. I honestly didn't realize what was so different at first, but I kept commenting to DH that I just felt so relaxed compared to normal. It's like I could actually breathe and enjoy my own child for the first time in forever. I was firm when I needed to be, but mostly I spoke to him in a cheerful voice, we played at the park and had fun, a lot of play and fun activities, and I felt good. Within 10 minutes of 2 particular dcks coming in today, I was shaky, heart pounding, felt my chest tighten up, and back to having to use a firm voice all.morning.long again. And of course my 3 y.o. who behaves pretty well when dcks are not here acts just like them when they are. Sometimes I feel so defeated.

Yes! I had a very long weekend and today all of them are back. It is just so stressful, I don't find it in me to do projects just to avoid more chaos so I am just letting them play for the summer. My own child is the worst one, during non dc hours he is very good, but when other kids are here he is just terrible and it drives me crazy. I had a very easy year , only 3 kids for most of the year since last September. It was heaven! Now for the summer I am full and can't wait for them to go back to school. I know something for sure, I won't be filling all my spaces during the fall. My own child just does better with less kids here.

[Josiegirl]

Another freakin' grouchy day in paradise. Wanna make somethin' out of it?

I swear none of my dcks tell me the truth anymore except the toddlers. And 3 yo dcg tries to boss every one around, is sassy, and has started hitting in frustration. Her 6 yo brother lies all the time and instigates almost everything.

Of course, I'm merely venting cause I can't exactly tell dcm all this. Especially since dcb's mom says he's very honest at home.

[WImom]

I had/have three, one left at beginning of summer, one leaves in a week, and then one not until school starts. With each one leaving though I feel a grouchy weight lifted off!!

[KiddieCahoots]

Another freakin' grouchy day in paradise. Wanna make somethin' out of it?
I swear none of my dcks tell me the truth anymore except the toddlers. And 3 yo dcg tries to boss every one around, is sassy, and has started hitting in frustration. Her 6 yo brother lies all the time and instigates almost everything.

Of course, I'm merely venting cause I can't exactly tell dcm all this. Especially since dcb's mom says he's very honest at home.

Lol! ::...........

[jgcp]

Ahh so happy i found this thread!! Gosh everyday is like this latley! DCG 2.5 has been horrible all week telling me NO for everything ( which is my biggest pet peeve) and after reminding kids no running in the house today she tells me NO turns around and head butts ds!!! WTH i was so mad and she wont stay in timeout so im having a talk with dcm tonight! My ds was so great all weekend then Mon came and BAM started acting just like dcg. I need a vacation soon... a long one... a real one, by myself!! not even my DH can come! HAHAHA a girl can dream right?

[Unregistered]

Me too!

I have felt this way ever since I took dcg's (11 months) older sister (7). She is Horrible! She lies, starts fights, instigates everything, and interrupts me all the time! She needs validation for every little thing! I can't stand her, but her sister is my favorite! I'm at the point where I'll be discussing with dcm that once schools strays I will no longer take her. I had my mother-in-law here a few weeks ago substituting for me and dcg slapped my son who is 3 so hard he had a perfect handprint on his arm and then when he started to cry she took a hard doll and smacked him across the face!! Mom said she handled it but she has been getting progressively worse! Dcm said yesterday that no matter where she is in the summer they always have issues. Ugh, gee thanks for that info 5 months ago...

[hope]

Once dcks were picked up and Dh came home I went straight to the shower bc it is the only place I could be alone with no one asking me questions or to do something for them. Dh popped his head in the bathroom and asked if I needed anything. I replied "yes I do. Some time to myself please". Poor Dh and my own kids did nothing wrong, the day was just too long.

[Unregistered]

I have nick named myself all this week " Miss Cranky Pants' mostly to friends and family
but due to couple of my children ( a sibling group ) and life and heat
it is friday and my week is almost done and some loose ends tied up too
and then Miss Cranky Pants will refuel for the next week
hopefully with the new nick name " miss Silly Pants "

[Josiegirl]

The grouchies have left the building.