Over the last couple of months Trevor is going through a phase that is driving both Tyler and I insane. He is never happy. It doesn't matter what we do for him, what we buy for him, or what fun activities we plan just for him, he complains and whines about everything. Tyler took the kids camping last night and I guess all he did was yell at Trevor and tell him to quit complaining. They came home this morning and Tyler vented to me for an hour on how awful Trevor was to everyone. I take the kids swimming at the pool and Trevor whines that it's too cold or too hot or there's too much sun or that he might get water up his nose. We go play at Grandmas house and Trevor lets everyone know how bored he is there. (Mind you he's always excited to go do something fun, but when we actually get to what we're doing, something is always wrong.)
He's been lectured so many times on what it means to be grateful and to just be happy in the moment, that I don't know what else to say, but it does no good. Has anyone else had this problem with their children, or have any ideas on how to teach a child to be happy with life? I'm open to any and all suggestions, as I'm already losing most my hair from pregnancy hormones. (Seriously, I'm afraid if I pull on it at all, it's all going to come out). Have I mentioned before that raising kids is tough, and not for the faint of heart?!
1 week ago
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Oh Jamie if you find out the answer let me know. Emmett is mister crabby pants when he's in someone elses house or around "too much" craziness. He's in his best place when he's at home with no one around bugging his stuff. It sounds like Trevor is dealing with something else though maybe? I'm sorry you are dealing with that on top of everything else. I took Emmett to Occupational Therapy while I was in Oregon just to "detox" him while he was around people so that he would be somewhat ok to be around. They said boys like Emmett need a LOT of input. I can tell you more later if you want. Dont' know it will work though, so don't put your money on me :)
We had a similar problem with Spencer this summer. i moved up his bedtime, and it helped a lot. We'd just let him go to bed later becuase itw as summr, but we weren't doing anyone a favor with it.
I hope it gets better. Who knows if it's the baby. Babies mess up a lot of stuff. :)
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