Both boys have "Hand Foot and Mouth Disease" its the Coxsackie Virus, a self limiting illness causing blisters on (surprise) the hands feet and mouth. The ones in the mouth make it painful for little people to eat. It apparently makes them VERY cranky with their mother. My mum and dad looked after Ben for two days (he got it first) and supposedly he was wonderful. Polite, playful, nice to be around. For me... he's sooky, whiny, aggressive and very unpleasant to be around.
The other week when I was sick in hospital, they were delightful creatures for Connie and the grandparents.. but as soon as I arrived, tears, misbehaviour etc. That's just Ben and to be honest Ryan isn't much better.
They see the cracks and then they push. They fight like crazy, snatching stuff off each other, punching, kicking and today biting.
I'm going to a counseling session (I mean Maternal Health Nurse) session on Tuesday for Ben. Behaviour and stopping those I wish to stop are at the top of the list of things to discuss. A month ago I thought my problem was the dummy - now that's gone. Well I just don't cope with 2 year olds.
He doesn't have a calm down button. Ryan loves the tv/tablet/phone. Ben isn't technology based, he's not a sweet tooth, not a huge fan of drinks (although this week he's loving his milk)
I had a melt down (read cry) when I was doing the dishes and I'm very sad to say that there was no one there to tell me I was doing a good job. I was very short with them today, one particular "naughty spot" was horrible and took almost half an hour and I was pretty close to losing my cool.
Anyway must hang in there, they are sick and need some leniency.
I am doing a good job! There are three of them and only one of me.
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