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    Many questions...would love your wisdom

    I have had a few issues that I think I need to vent/gather suggestions for. I am worried I am getting a little burnt out and this is why I am struggling so much.

    My 3 yo's seem to be constantly fighting. I don't know if it is the weather or what but I am not used to this bickering. They are hitting, taking toys, generally not getting a long. I implemented a quiet time activity period for them to sit and do puzzles independently as I was sick of the fighting. This worked well and I think I will make it a part of our day.

    I worry I am not fun anymore. I fee like I am always saying "no" or don't do this etc. If I am not doing that I am cleaning, doing dishes or changing diapers. I feel I have very little time to play or even lead activities.

    I have become a "yeller" which I don't like...maybe more of a "raised voice" but it is at times I normally wouldn't have. Things are bugging me that shouldn't

    My 23 mos old has just started refusing to wear her mittens. She wore them fine until now. My rule is that they wear them or they can't play. I guess back to the burnt out piece because I have been trying to reinforce this with her but I have felt so overwhelmed by requests from the kids etc that I don't do this as much.

    I am feeling stretched in too many directions at the moment and need my Christmas holidays!

    I have been doing the majority of my cleaning during the day to avoid night time daycare responsibilities, kept crafting to a minimum and I am relaxing at night. I don't feel I have any extra energy at night to even play with my kids, I am done. I think the biggest problem with being on our own is I can take a 15 mins breather when they are having a hard time...I need an "office" to retreat to sometimes. I feel like I am doing the bare minimum for everyone instead of even doing really well in one area and having the other areas suffer. I am just spent.
    Last edited by torontokids; 11-28-2013 at 01:52 PM.

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