Wow this is a gorgeous page.. I wish I had something poinant (sp?) to say but I don't.. I can just relate to all you said about staying at home and all the feelings.. thank you for sharing this and making all of us feel normal! ((hugs))
Ah, yes, I remember that stage well, not one of my shining times, either. Love that you scrapped it though, it's so thereapeutic sometimes, just to be able to get things like that off your chest and onto paper!
I had an ah ha! moment reading this! I even called out for dh to come read this because now I know we are not alone anymore. We are dealing with the same thing with our ds, pointing, screaming and well throwing things in our house. I wish I could be of more help but we are at a loss as well. I hope you know you aren't alone. Hang in there. {{Hugs}}
Oh the layout... beautiful as always!
i totally get this! and yes!!! when Fei just turned two she gets frustrated right away and would scream! right now that shes able to communicate better i understand her more. its just a phase A. and im sure youll be able to pass this.
And this too shall pass my friend, although I totally understand that it doesn't help in the midst of it all. The layout is beatuiful and I am so excited about this kit coming out I can't even begin to tell you! Hang tough, girl. :)
Ooh I can relate to that feeling, and mine isn't even 2 yet. They tell me it does get better... athough my four year old and I still go around and around. Good luck mama :)
I'm not there yet, but I can sympathize. I have those days too where I wonder about staying home and feeling bad for feeling that way. I'm sure this will pass like most stages do. It takes real strength to be a good, patient mom...hang in there.
*sigh* this is incredible. the journaling is so honest and true, so easy to relate to. I'm sure every other mother out is thinking, "I've been there" or "I can totally relate." this is fabulous, A. journaling (and blending) at it's best. awesome work.
Oh, I just hated that phase.....very frustrating for everyone!! Hang in there, like Sue said, you'll be through it soon and wishing she didn't talk so much!!!
Well hello there Kindred Spirit... Brooke is pretty much out of that stage, but I remember VIVIDLY getting so frustrated and upset. And that was when I was staying home with her so I can relate to the all day guessing game. And one day you'll be where I'm at... where she talks ALL THE TIME!!! And I mean ALLLLLL the time. If her eyes are open so is her mouth. And it drives me NUTS!!!!! :)
I hope you're feeling better after purging some of that! Here's to praying that you get through this quickly!
I get so excited when I see you have had a big journaling fest! If nothing else it is great therapy. Hang in there....it can only get better. This is a beautiful LO
Oh dear. My Landon is about Alyssa's age and he isn't talking yet, either, so I understand your frustration. As they point at nothing and whine, and all you can think is, "Just TELL me already!" Heaven help all mothers of two year olds :-)
Amazing! These kind are my favorite pages of yours, love the words in the background! Hang in there, my son didn't talk until well over two and I remember the frustration well. Now, you can't shut him up:)
You really are just fabulous at expressing yourself and I'm sure Alyssa will soon learn from that. My little guy turned 3 in December, but didn't really start talking until a few months before his birthday. We had a teacher come to work with him privately for months. I didn't think anything was working. Then Malory went to school and suddenly words started coming out of his mouth and then actual sentences!!! I was elated!!! I completely understand where you are coming from...hang in there!
Awe -- sorry this is so hard -- some kids just take a little longer -- I've heard that too if they have older siblings they take even longer -- not that this helps, but just something to think about I guess. I hope it gets better -- i feel your frustration, though!!
Girl...hang in there!! My DD does a half fake cry half whine thing that drives me UP THE WALL!! Serenity please help us SAHMs!! Love the pic, love the truthful journaling...hopefully it will pass soon:)
ok... here's another with one of the papers from me and liz's new kit. i did this the other day when i had just reach a boiling point with alyssa.... which is pretty often these days. sigh... i felt better after i got it all out, but man... it is TOUGH!!!!
JOURNALING: There has to be a better way. There has to be something I’m missing. Why does she not know how to communicate yet? How come she tells me what she wants by pointing into mid-air and letting out a peircing squeal. Once I figure out what it is that she wants, I always say the words and have her repeat them back to me as best she can, yet she asks for the same thing an hour later... finger pointing at nothing and sqealing. I am so tired. My “limit” is, by the DAY, becoming easier and easier to reach. I don’t want to be a stay-at-home mom who is irritated all the time and speaks badly of what I do. I don’t want to complain and seem “put out” by being here with her everyday. I don’t want to get this wrong. I don’t want her to feel so frustrated. I don’t want to feel resentful. I try to simply pray about it and tell myself that it’s just a season... it will pass and one day I’ll be telling her of her attitude at 2 and laughing about it with her. But none of that does much to calm my nerves. I know it’s OK to vent and I know this is a normal phase... for me *and* her... but that doesn’t bring much comfort either when you’re going through it. I’m at a loss. I will keep going and I will keep trying. Because regardless of her disposition right now, I know that my sweet little girl is in there somewhere. I will never give up on teachinig her how to express herself in a way that isn’t so frustrating for her... or me.
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