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Wow, what an update, Wicky! I’m in awe at how well you coped with all of that – so much crazy stuff in such a short period of time. I’m sorry about your mom and her struggles, and I hope that she gets well soon. I’m so glad your DW had a great outcome with her surgery, I broke my pelvis a few years back and I got a new understanding of how tough hip and pelvis issues are. It was so depressing struggling to stand up and to try to walk.
And how unlucky that you got covid. I’m so glad to hear that you managed to get through it… it must have been scary at the time. Luckily you have had a bunch of good things happen too, like your job (congrats!) and wonderful house! What a lovely backyard, and oh the amazing playground! Miriam must be in heaven there. She’s so adorable, and must be so cute talking up a storm. Kai has’t quite caught up with his speech, but I guess he’s pretty normal for a boy.
Oh no, what an ordeal for a runny nose, Wish! That's exactly why I have been dreading illness, which should come anytime soon. But then I’ve also been worried that Aiden has never had a cold or any bug because of all the things we do to avoid covid, and that he’ll have a super weak immune system when he grows up. Everything is just so anxiety-inducing these days! Two days ago, the lab suddenly closed due to fears of more dry lightning and more fires, but luckily the lightning and wind didn’t materialize.
Yeah, Aiden is a really jolly and sweet baby. But he’s a roly poly giant! He’s 22.5 lbs at 6 months. Almost the same weight as M! But now, I'm having a hard time with Kai’s tantrums. We're in the same boat -- you, me and Wicky!
He started screaming a ton again, I think due to the changes of going back to daycare and us going back to work. I suspect that it’s also because I went back to work and DH has to deal with him a lot more. DH hates the screaming and gets very angry during the initial part, so he reacts angrily then. So this sets Kai off more, and then after he’s gone through long period of crying and screaming, DH suddenly gives him a sticker or nice toy to cheer him up. I’ve tried and tried to convince DH to stay calm and yet never give in, but he does the EXACT OPPOSITE! He just wants to stop the screaming, and doesn't think of the long term consequences. I hate that he undoes all the work I’ve done, by giving in to Kai or giving him nice stuff to calm him down.
I guess I have the same problem as you, Wicky. How do you deal with your mom always giving in? I get so stressed out when he does it, like Kai will never be well behaved no matter what I do because he knows he can get away with stuff! Not to mention that he won’t learn how to deal with his feelings or be well adjusted. That’s how I think, anyway… I guess I’m overreacting. I decided yesterday to let go of how I wish DH would react, and it seemed to do some good. Other than that, I'm out of ideas.
It's almost the weekend... if it goes as it has for the past weeks, we'll be pulling our hair out at Kai's tantrums, but laughing at his antics. And the boys are starting to show that they really enjoy each other's company, which is super cute!
And how unlucky that you got covid. I’m so glad to hear that you managed to get through it… it must have been scary at the time. Luckily you have had a bunch of good things happen too, like your job (congrats!) and wonderful house! What a lovely backyard, and oh the amazing playground! Miriam must be in heaven there. She’s so adorable, and must be so cute talking up a storm. Kai has’t quite caught up with his speech, but I guess he’s pretty normal for a boy.
Oh no, what an ordeal for a runny nose, Wish! That's exactly why I have been dreading illness, which should come anytime soon. But then I’ve also been worried that Aiden has never had a cold or any bug because of all the things we do to avoid covid, and that he’ll have a super weak immune system when he grows up. Everything is just so anxiety-inducing these days! Two days ago, the lab suddenly closed due to fears of more dry lightning and more fires, but luckily the lightning and wind didn’t materialize.
Yeah, Aiden is a really jolly and sweet baby. But he’s a roly poly giant! He’s 22.5 lbs at 6 months. Almost the same weight as M! But now, I'm having a hard time with Kai’s tantrums. We're in the same boat -- you, me and Wicky!
He started screaming a ton again, I think due to the changes of going back to daycare and us going back to work. I suspect that it’s also because I went back to work and DH has to deal with him a lot more. DH hates the screaming and gets very angry during the initial part, so he reacts angrily then. So this sets Kai off more, and then after he’s gone through long period of crying and screaming, DH suddenly gives him a sticker or nice toy to cheer him up. I’ve tried and tried to convince DH to stay calm and yet never give in, but he does the EXACT OPPOSITE! He just wants to stop the screaming, and doesn't think of the long term consequences. I hate that he undoes all the work I’ve done, by giving in to Kai or giving him nice stuff to calm him down.
I guess I have the same problem as you, Wicky. How do you deal with your mom always giving in? I get so stressed out when he does it, like Kai will never be well behaved no matter what I do because he knows he can get away with stuff! Not to mention that he won’t learn how to deal with his feelings or be well adjusted. That’s how I think, anyway… I guess I’m overreacting. I decided yesterday to let go of how I wish DH would react, and it seemed to do some good. Other than that, I'm out of ideas.
It's almost the weekend... if it goes as it has for the past weeks, we'll be pulling our hair out at Kai's tantrums, but laughing at his antics. And the boys are starting to show that they really enjoy each other's company, which is super cute!