I feel so devalued

Bruinsmama · 04-29-2005, 02:25 PM

I know this is stupid, but I feel totally devalued as a Mom today!
I was

all week long, and I have a 3 year old, and I kept being his Mom, and a good Mom, all week, even though I was wicked

. I made

s, I took him to play outside, I read books, everything even though I was not feling well. Then every night, I felt guilty for being

! I felt like he was being cheated.
So today we went to have his picture taken w/ a Spiderman background at WalMart, because he loves Spiderman. I wanted to use the Pic as a Thank You note for his Birthday party, too.(next weekend)
Well he pitched a fit and started fussing and

ing and would NOT co-operate! So, we left. No picture.

I know he is only 3 but it felt like a slap in my face, especially after the week I just had! Like he doesn't appreciate me at all, and will not even do 1 little thing for me.
I am overreacting I know but I am just really hurt by this attitude.
Thanks for letting me whine & feel bad about myself.
Chris

momofbpi · 04-29-2005, 02:43 PM

Oh Chris

believe me I have been there and with triplets let me tell you I was the only one home with them when they were younger and it didnt matter that I felt like dropping to the floor and staying there unfort. they dont understand anything to the fact that mommy is

and believe me I had gotten ticked myself I had two with reflux I

the new baby doesnt have it but Ill tell you Id be

t hen my son would throw up across the room and all over me and Id have to clean up on top of being

.

Of course back then my husband was no

either hed come home and the place was a mess no streagth to clean up. Dont feel bad for getting mad even though he didnt mean to do it when your

and no one seems to care its hard on you pleanty of times Id just sit here and

being a lone and

with no

its tough.

Hang in there and I hope you feel better soon

~Sherri~ · 04-29-2005, 06:06 PM

Toddlers are ungrateful little turds....and it only gets worse as they get older.

Hang in there...it does get easier to bribe/threaten them when they get a little older.

DO not waste another second feeling guilty for being

with him...if you didn't you wouldn't be a good mommy. ;) You're normal!

chickiepoo · 04-29-2005, 06:37 PM

You know you're gonna get alot of sympathy. Don't fret over being at your son. Little kids are selfish. They only know that mom is their all the time.
When Steven was two, I hated him! I would stand in front of Spencer with my hands clenched in fists at my side, ing, and yelling that I wanted him to take Steven and leave!
I'm sooo glad that Steven has grown out of that very maddening stage. Of course, I don't hate him. I never really did. I was an emotional basket case.
I'm so glad you shared your day with us. Thanks!!

Ellie

p.s. "turds" Sherri?

Bruinsmama · 05-01-2005, 01:27 PM

Thanks for the support you guys, sometimes I just have a bad day and needed a hug.

so much

Chris