Today I got three kisses...
Three big, open mouthed, slobbery kisses right on my face.
I didn't ask for them. I didn't prod him to give them. He just felt like it, which are the best kind. That was nice, especially after yesterday. When I didn't get any kisses...
Instead I got three smacks in the face.
It's been a rough little while with me and the boy. Not sure what's going on, other than he is growing up, wants a little more independence and freedom. Independence that I'm not willing to give my one year old. So when he gets frustrated with me he whacks me... in the face. He's spent many moments in his room with the door closed...
Last night that on top of some other things made this mom lose it a little bit. After working hard all day to do everything I possibly can for my boys I get a whack in the face. It hurt. It probably shouldn't have, since a one year old's whack isn't that hard...but it did.
I was a little worried about today. Not sure how I was going to react to this kid. Not sure what to do with him.
Instead, he gave me kisses, which I'm really grateful for. We had a really good day...
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8 comments:
I'm glad you had a good day. Some days are just hard with our little ones. I have to say, my little guy is probably very lucky I wasn't home to lose it after today's incident. I'm not sure I want to go look at it tonight! Hang in there. I hope the rest of your week goes well :)Call me if you need anything.
amen.
it's funny how those little things can make or break us. when addi hits me or yells at me it hurts. but then when she hugs me, kisses me, helps me clean-up, kisses gwen, etc. etc. i feel so SO happy!
it gets kind of crazy for a bit from like 15 mos. or so until ... well, i'll let you know when it ends. maybe when they're 20? :)
Sorry, but the whacks will continue :( Especially into the "Terrible Twos and Threes".
But, un-encouraged kisses are the best!!!
Sometimes when we let Navi J sleep in our bed, he will wake me up with a kiss and an "I-Love-You!" It makes me forget all about the rough days before and look forward to the next sweetness :)
Tru, you're a sweetie to make up to your mom!!!
This is such a rough age when it comes to them starting to hit. Just wait until he starts saying hurtful things. Sierra will run to my mom and then look at me and say, "Go away, Mommy." It just tears your heart apart. But, like everyone has said, then they will do something sweet to counteract it and it's a vicious cycle. :) Your little one loves you and he will continue to love you even more.
that was very sweet. sorry about the smacks.
Meg,
I just spent the last FOREVER catching up with your blog. Gosh, I'm so bad at keeping up with this band-wagon. I fall off, get back on, then fall off... It's a little ridicules.
ANYWAY, as always, my long-lost-bff, it's great to hear from you. I can't wait to get Tru and J together. I'm sure they could raise hell.... in a good way, of course. We move to the mainland around July-ish.
Can we plan a reunion?
PS I say AMEN to Stef. Around 15 months, J really became amplified. I think he has mellowed out... or maybe I have just become more crazy?? Not sure which.
I'm so glad you got some kisses today! It must be a 15 month thing cause Joshua has recently started throwing food, hitting, going limp when we try to pick him up, shaking his head no and screaming. I'm sorry Tru smacked you but it's nice to know I'm not alone!
I hope you get more kisses tomorrow!
I am so thankful for the "kisses" days...it makes everything else worthwhile.
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