Mommy Meltdowns - Aren't we entitled?

As a mother,are we entitled to have meltdowns? Aren't we the ones who are suppose to keep it together as our 3yr old is screaming No she doesn't want to do this or that, and when our 5yr old is having one of those days where EVERYTHING is making her cry?  When the laundry is a never ending pile and darn it, you just mopped the floor they spilled grape juice on and tracked all over!! Yes, I think we are entitled, at least within reason. My first meltdown happened when my now 5yr old was 6 months old. While she was down for a nap she took her pants off along with her diaper. Did I mention she had pooh poohed?  Her being the true artist she is, used it as her paint and the wall, crib, and herself were the canvas. Now let's not forget her nose, ears, and hair. Yep, I lost it. I cried and cried and cried some more when I finally got every nook and cranny clean. Oh my gosh, it was horrid! My 2nd daughter also did it when she was the same age but hers was worse. We started duck taping the diapers when she napped so she couldn't pull them off.
Now that they are older, when I feel a melt down coming on I make them go outside to play.I also make sure I have plenty of time to myself. I have them 24/7 - ALL OF THE TIME! While I love them it's really good for my sanity to keep them busy. I don't let them get bored and I let myself escape with reading. I also make sure I'm connected to other adults. I'm in a local play group and it's just as much for the moms as it is for the kids.
How do you handle your meltdowns?


Mandie Stevens is owner of Taking Time for Mommy. She's a homeschooling mom of 2 girls and believes every mom should take a little time for herself.

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