Ups and downs
Life is full of ups and downs.
Ups:
1) James got his driving license! (FINALLY, this day FINALLY came after my 2.5 years of waiting)
2) Lia knows her colours! I am not elaborating much for if I talk too much about it, things would turn out in the opposite way.
Downs:
1) Lia did a turnaround and is now scared of the big potty; which is the adult WC. (See, I shouldn't have talked so much on her potty business) It is really stressful when I bring her out these days for she'd refuse to pee once she steps into the cubicle. I resorted to pull-up pants and for twice, she peed in it. She'd stop short, look up at me and say, "wee-wee!" After which she'd stand with legs slightly apart and look down on the floor. I've try to stay calm and not let my emotions rule my head. And all these has resulted in stress building up in me.
2) I have an insensitive man in the house. I look after the kid full time, pacify, reasoning, (terrible two is not a term for nothing), bath, home school (though informal, but that's better than nothing), lull her to sleep. I cook, wash (dishes, clothes), magic-kleened, mop, pack and put in place. The man comes back, eats the dinner (I cooked), wash dishes (at least he helped for once), bathes (himself), then shuts off and plonk himself on the couch watching TV. I hate it when I have to literally call him to help out with the kid so I can catch some breather. Before I go mad and start barking that it. Work may be hard too but at least he gets to eat his lunch in peace, he gets to chat and joke with his colleagues when there are no customers around, he gets to eat snake too I bet. Am I too demanding or what? It's easy to become a parent, but it's definately not easy to be a responsible parent. I could just laze and watch TV with the kid all day, I could just cook some instant noodles or pack outside food for our meals, but for both I chose not to. I insist on doing something meaningful with the kid, and I plan and cook wholesome meals for the kid too. Think I nag too much, the man complains of me being 'noisy'. Have I neglected him and his feelings? But he's not one whom you could trash things out with. He'd pull a long face and keep quiet whenever we argue-or should I say I nagged since I am the only one talking? He would never voice his feelings. Who would appreciate all I've done for the kid? Myself, and the kid (I hope).
3) Ear infection in Lia's right ear. Down with cough and runny nose (AGAIN) last Sunday, and a ear infection's coming up as diagnosed by Lia's PD on Friday evening. Lia complained of pain in her right ear when she stirred from her nap on Friday afternoon. She wasn't able to go back to sleep and became cranky. She kept tugging at her right ear and when asked, she whined that it's painful on the inside. PD prescribed antibiotics (Augmentin) for a week and said that ulcers may appear in her mouth too. (I prayed for none!)
ARGH! When will this falling sick thingy ever end?
Ups:
1) James got his driving license! (FINALLY, this day FINALLY came after my 2.5 years of waiting)
2) Lia knows her colours! I am not elaborating much for if I talk too much about it, things would turn out in the opposite way.
Downs:
1) Lia did a turnaround and is now scared of the big potty; which is the adult WC. (See, I shouldn't have talked so much on her potty business) It is really stressful when I bring her out these days for she'd refuse to pee once she steps into the cubicle. I resorted to pull-up pants and for twice, she peed in it. She'd stop short, look up at me and say, "wee-wee!" After which she'd stand with legs slightly apart and look down on the floor. I've try to stay calm and not let my emotions rule my head. And all these has resulted in stress building up in me.
2) I have an insensitive man in the house. I look after the kid full time, pacify, reasoning, (terrible two is not a term for nothing), bath, home school (though informal, but that's better than nothing), lull her to sleep. I cook, wash (dishes, clothes), magic-kleened, mop, pack and put in place. The man comes back, eats the dinner (I cooked), wash dishes (at least he helped for once), bathes (himself), then shuts off and plonk himself on the couch watching TV. I hate it when I have to literally call him to help out with the kid so I can catch some breather. Before I go mad and start barking that it. Work may be hard too but at least he gets to eat his lunch in peace, he gets to chat and joke with his colleagues when there are no customers around, he gets to eat snake too I bet. Am I too demanding or what? It's easy to become a parent, but it's definately not easy to be a responsible parent. I could just laze and watch TV with the kid all day, I could just cook some instant noodles or pack outside food for our meals, but for both I chose not to. I insist on doing something meaningful with the kid, and I plan and cook wholesome meals for the kid too. Think I nag too much, the man complains of me being 'noisy'. Have I neglected him and his feelings? But he's not one whom you could trash things out with. He'd pull a long face and keep quiet whenever we argue-or should I say I nagged since I am the only one talking? He would never voice his feelings. Who would appreciate all I've done for the kid? Myself, and the kid (I hope).
3) Ear infection in Lia's right ear. Down with cough and runny nose (AGAIN) last Sunday, and a ear infection's coming up as diagnosed by Lia's PD on Friday evening. Lia complained of pain in her right ear when she stirred from her nap on Friday afternoon. She wasn't able to go back to sleep and became cranky. She kept tugging at her right ear and when asked, she whined that it's painful on the inside. PD prescribed antibiotics (Augmentin) for a week and said that ulcers may appear in her mouth too. (I prayed for none!)
ARGH! When will this falling sick thingy ever end?
the mommy blogged this at 12:16 AM
3 Comments:
Oh dear... poor Lia and mommy Gene! I will pray for the lil one to get well soon and strength for you to take care of her and the family.
Take care Gene!
*hugs* it's not easy to get across to the man what u want and what u hope they do. They always think looking after a kid at home is an easy task. I can fully understand ur frustrations.
As for Lia, i believe she'll build herself up again in your TLC. Take care! :)
Thanks Jean... Glad to have your support in here. ;)
Thanks too, Fannie, and for your support. Guess I have to resign to fate and make the best out of it. ;)
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