Drama drama drama 

Written by Sheree Echlin

Every day there’s some kind of world-ending problem with my girls. Apparently, it isn’t fair if we can’t have what we want. I want, I want, I want…I hear it all the time, like I’m sure all you other mummas out there do as well! The worst one I feel is “I want chocolate.” I secretly think, so do I kiddo, but if I eat some then you’ll know and want some and I couldn’t do that to you when I’ve already told you “no”, plus eating in front of you would be mean. So, in turn we both suffer! And this mumma doesn’t cope too well without a hit of chocolate! 
 
I often think I’m probably the cranky Mum (especially without my chocolate or wine, haha!). I always seem to have things to do (washing, cleaning, tidying up, you know the “fun” grown up chores) and it never goes down well with my girls of course. I’ve quite often mentioned they could do it for me but that never goes down well either. Cleaning up the mess they made is “too hard”. What do you do?! Is it time to start using bribery? The younger you start them, the better, right?! 
 
Life sure is tough when you’re only two and four years old. To be fair, it’s been quite a roller coaster this past year and I’d probably be throwing some drama my way if I was them. It’s hard enough dealing with things as a grown up, let alone as a little person still working out the world and also where their own face is! But sometimes, tantrums over where we sit or who has a shower or bath, makes me wonder how I’m still sane.  
 
I didn’t always know if I really wanted to be a Mum. It’s not exactly something everyone thinks about as a kid. As a teenager you’re too busy trying to survive the “joys” of puberty and high school and well just life in general. The idea of children becomes a bit more of a reality as you head into your 20’s and depending on where you are in your life (settled down or not) whether it happens or not. I guess it’s not for everyone and it’s definitely a life changer! 
 
But I’m glad I had my girls when I did. No matter how much they drive me crazy/insane/up the wall, they are my two most favourite people in the whole world, most days anyway. Plus, I’m not sure I could have handled them if I was a bit older at the starting point. 
What I have learnt is there definitely no right time to do anything. Life, and well kids, will still throw everything….toys and tantrums included….at you no matter what. They don’t care if you feel tired, worn down or just don’t want to adult, if they need you, you’re on mummy duty. Yep there are days I don’t want to adult, let alone be mummy, but my girls always have other ideas. Their built-in radar clicks into gear the minute I sit or lie down. There’s no pause, rewind or fast forward button when you want to take it easy, that’s for sure. 
 
I always say they’re lucky I love them. I really shouldn’t say that. Those two little cheeky bundles of energy are the best thing I’ve ever done. Yes, I know I’m being sentimental. I’m sure all mums out there would agree. There’s something about your own kids, they just take over your heart…as well as your life, bed, shower, toilet time….and no matter how old they get I will still want to shower them in cuddles and kisses. I can just them picture pushing me away saying “stop Mum you’re embarrassing me”, I can’t wait (Hahahaha). It’s like a rite of passage isn’t it?! What your parents did to embarrass you as a child, you can do it to your own children? Passing it down the line, so to speak. 
 
At the end of the day it’s always good to know you aren’t alone and you definitely aren’t the only one on this roller coaster of bringing up kids. Always interesting and certainly never boring. Head over to shereeechlin.com and enjoy some more light-hearted reading about the joys/fun/drama of parenting.