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| "Yeah, I'm making a mess at 7am. Wanna fight about it?" |
I think the morning is even worse than bedtime.
Add potty-training to the mix and the mornings are just 2.5 hours of arguing with a toddler and pulling an infant out of harm's way... all before I even have to go to work. Most days, by the time I get to work, I am sweating, harried, and disgruntled from all of the running around, organizing and nagging I have to do.
I could probably reduce some stress by preparing the night before, but who has the energy to do that?!?!
In addition to all the arguing and resistance to do the same things they are required to do EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. there is the mess-making and insanity-inducing repetitive singing of a two-year old. I actually feel like I am going crazy some mornings after hearing, "ABCDEFGHIJKABC!" over and over and over...
And Lillian's scream is something to behold. It will stop you in your tracks. One of her teachers at daycare goes out of her way to avoid known triggers for her outbursts. I can't avoid them. Diaper changes = screaming. Putting on a coat = screaming. Getting her in the car seat = screaming, I would almost prefer hearing Gabby incorrectly sing the alphabet at maximum volume.
Serenity now. Serenity now. Serenity NOWWWWWWW!
