Sometimes I feel like a ticking time bomb! You?

[acsnmama]

My kids have been very difficult for the last 2 days and they are driving me nuts.

 

My 3 yr old is constantly being mean to someone or to our puppy. Our puppy has had ill manners yesterday and today as well. My other 2 kids are of acting up in other ways.

 

Sometimes I feel like I'm going to go nutso!

 

My kids are generally awesome, and I don't remember the last time I felt this way, but I hope it doesn't continue!

[Arcadia]

<hugs>

Could be cabin fever. My kids were cranky last week indoors and I had to let them take a break and play at the park before resuming school work.

[poppy]

I know it's not for everyone but this is why I have my husband make me a cocktail when he gets home from work.  To diffuse.

[fairfarmhand]

Sounds like everyone is more than ready for spring. We're having the same experience here.

[acsnmama]

Maybe cabin fever! It was so warm for days, more like hot outside, then today it was 40 until noon or so. I'm thankful we were able to take a walk together tonight for some outdoor time, definitely helpful!

[T'smom]

I'm 38 weeks pregnant, so yes, I do feel like a ticking bomb!

 

Seriously, though, I can relate. I do feel like that sometimes and I tell my dh but he never really hears me until the bomb goes off.

[umsami]

When this happens, I find myself escaping to take a shower.  Some days I take three. (Yes, I know I'm bad for the environment.)  I have this lovely soap that a friend made me and I take it out…just so I can feel a little special.  It helps. Plus, it smells heavenly.

 

I also find that just stepping outside on the porch can do wonders.  Fresh air helps me big time.

 

We are a no-TV house in general, but when the kids are really driving me insane, I'll put a movie on Netflix, make them popcorn…and then have a blissful 1-1/2 hours to myself.  That helps loads too.

 

Of course, I have to realize this before things get too far.  After four kids, I'm slowly getting better at self care. :)

[mamaraby]

When this happens, I find myself escaping to take a shower. Some days I take three. (Yes, I know I'm bad for the environment.) I have this lovely soap that a friend made me and I take it out…just so I can feel a little special. It helps. Plus, it smells heavenly.

 

I also find that just stepping outside on the porch can do wonders. Fresh air helps me big time.

 

We are a no-TV house in general, but when the kids are really driving me insane, I'll put a movie on Netflix, make them popcorn…and then have a blissful 1-1/2 hours to myself. That helps loads too.

 

Of course, I have to realize this before things get too far. After four kids, I'm slowly getting better at self care. :)

This. Well, not the showering part, but the same general idea. For me, it's time by myself after lunch. If dh is around, then the kids are to take all questions, concerns, problems, or needs to him. If he's not home, then Netflix is a very good friend. Mostly, though, getting the kids outside seems to be the key. Sometimes taking them and the dog for a walk is precisely what we all need.

 

We had a stretch of some really nice weather that made homeschooling such a wonderful joy. When it got cold again the kids were grouchy, the golden was annoying, and I felt like running down the road screaming. In desperation I sent the kids outside and it was instant relief.

 

Hang in there!