I am having such a frustrating evening and just need to vent. Luna is just so difficult these days. She is 16 months and has temper tantrums at the drop of a hat. She hits, bites, slaps, arches her back, flings herself, throws things, cries, etc. I am just at the end of my rope. I don't know what to do anymore. I end up giving both of us a time out, she in her room with the door closed and me walking around the house breathing in and out for a minute or two, in order to not get mad at her. But times like tonight, I just can't do the time out, or the mirroring what she's feeling, or the talking through the feelings and I need to completely surrender to D and have him do all the care taking (hmmm...somewhat reminiscent of the early days).
Most of the time she just wants my undivided attention for playing or holding her and when she doesn't get that, or more importantly, when she doesn't get it instantly, she has a tantrum. I'd like to say that I am capable of giving her my undivided attention every time she wants it, but frankly, I am just not mentally or physically capable....sometimes, I do have to put her down in order to make dinner.
It's hard to know if this behavior is just normal toddler behavior or if it's related to the medical issues we're having. All I know is I am getting to point where I am just not enjoying being a parent. If I knew this was just a phase, then perhaps I could deal more....but I just don't feel confident that we're ever going to get past this.
