HeadAboveWater · 31-35, M
@cinsac 😂 she already sits in the driver seat wanting to drive lol
@HeadAboveWater I'll bet, she's just as independent as her mother. Maybe one day miss independent will rule the world. You are in good hands, so enjoy your little firecracker. They grow up so fast...
mindstruggle · 31-35, F
That sounds really tough. You clearly love your daughter so much, and she loves you like crazy too. It’s okay to feel torn, you’re working hard to take care of her, and that is love in action, even if you’re tired at the end of the day. Kids don’t need perfection, just love and presence, even a few minutes of connection goes a long way.You're doing your best, and that's more than enough.
Be gentle with yourself love doesn't have to be perfect to be powerful.
Be gentle with yourself love doesn't have to be perfect to be powerful.
HeadAboveWater · 31-35, M
@mindstruggle thanks for this reminder
Notsimilarreally · 31-35, F
Omg. My boy is 21 months. I can’t leave the room without him crying and following me. Can’t go outside alone oh hell no! Tantrum! It is so very tiring and overstimulating. But the truth is, we will look back fondly on this and their attachment to us. It won’t last forever. More caffeine is my best suggestion lol.
Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M
So because you're tired your two should just understand and not want to be with her father. Wow my life would be so different if I lived like that. But I put my kids first no matter how tired I am. You should too
HeadAboveWater · 31-35, M
@Cigarguy101 i cant take her to work with me - typically after work ill take her to the park and spend some time with her - but it never feels like its enough.
Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M
@HeadAboveWater you didn't post that you did things with her after work, you said you were too tired to do anything with her. Maybe you should reword your post.
Even the title of your post sounds bad, you're stressed because she wants to spend time with you.....
It doesn't read good my friend
Even the title of your post sounds bad, you're stressed because she wants to spend time with you.....
It doesn't read good my friend
HeadAboveWater · 31-35, M
@Cigarguy101 i wrote this mostly to vent - im not looking to make sure im correctly understood.
Bleed · 41-45, F
My ex never did anything with my eldest daughter that she wanted to do. She was 11 when she stopped being placated by sweets. By 13 she’d stopped talking to him. My youngest was 15 when she blocked him because she saw how he treated me. My son was 19 when he gave up because his dad was never happy with one was.
Raising kids is fucking hard work but it’s up to you how rewarding it will be
Raising kids is fucking hard work but it’s up to you how rewarding it will be
HeadAboveWater · 31-35, M
HeadAboveWater · 31-35, M
@HootyTheNightOwl ive done that before, 30 mins in she gets sad andbstarts crying for her mom
HeadAboveWater · 31-35, M
@ScreamingFox i keep pushing -
@HeadAboveWater tbh I wish we didn't have to work as much. We spend so much time apart from our loved ones. We give so much of ourselves to pay bills, that just keep getting higher...
HeadAboveWater · 31-35, M
@ScreamingFox yeah seriously. I left my job to start my own business to free up my time. It's easier because of the freedom but still is tough
Renkon · M
This is where balancing care between both parents becomes important. Isn’t her mother around during these times?
SwampFlower · 31-35, F
What leisure activities do you do after work? Any way you can incorporate her?
HeadAboveWater · 31-35, M
@SwampFlower sleep - she jumps in bed with me lol
But seriously - i do try to incorporate her where i can
But seriously - i do try to incorporate her where i can
SwampFlower · 31-35, F
@HeadAboveWater honestly I get that. And snuggling and taking a nap together is still quality time.
Two year olds are clingy. It is just their nature. It sounds like you are doing your best and shouldn’t feel guilty.
It sucks that we live in a society where we have to work so much to provide even the bare minimum. That isn’t your fault.
Two year olds are clingy. It is just their nature. It sounds like you are doing your best and shouldn’t feel guilty.
It sucks that we live in a society where we have to work so much to provide even the bare minimum. That isn’t your fault.
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