I'm in a very VERY bad mood. I came home today from work after surviving a tough week to a very cranky and impossible toddler. After all, this week I did give notice to the consulting company I currently work for. The oldest one did not nap and was being a complete - well - asshole.
I don't normally go around calling my 4 year old son an asshole, but that is how he was behaving. He wouldn't come when I called; ignored me when I talked to him; wouldn't eat dinner; kept popping out of bed; and really, was just being an asshole. Finally, when my 4 year old asked if I would lay down with him and snuggle, I gave in. I really thought that he would just fall asleep - we were comfortable and snuggly.
But, it wasn't to be. He kept saying that he was hungry only to sit and stare and say that he was sleepy when we put the hamburger that we were having for dinner in front of him. That happened about 3 or 4 times before I completely lost it and said in a growling voice, "GO TO FREAKIN' BED ALREADY BEFORE I REALLY LOSE MY TEMPER!" I hate that I'm a "yelling" parent but it is what I am when I'm pushed to my limit.
I cannot understand why my 4 year old is being such a pain in the butt. Usually I can get him to go to bed, but for whatever reason tonight was terrible. Ugh! Parenting, truly the most rewarding job, but the most ridiculously frustrating!
