Grumpy

I'm having a super grumpy day.  My son is driving me NUTS!  He just got the butt busting he's been working toward all day AND two smacks on the leg.  Why you ask?  He kicked the crap outta the dog for NO reason and I was at my wits end.  I've tried taking away toys, taking him out of the situation, time out, you name it!  I've done it all, and to that end, NOTHING has budged him.  He still kicks the dog every opportunity he gets when they are playing.  URGH.  So, as punishment on top of the spanking, he's having to lay in bed in his room with no TV and no toys.  At almost 4, you'd think I could reason with him a bit on this, but nope.  He just does it again and again and I'm tired of doing the time out to no avail.  The spanking was the last option.  I told him that after this, if he does it again, he will no longer be allowed to play with them -- EVER.  I swear, I will give them both to new homes before I allow him to continue to kick them!  That's how kids get bitten by nice dogs -- they terrorize them to the point where the poor animals have had all they can take.  So, not going to ignore it and be like, oh, it's just something kids do. BULLSHIT!  It's terrorizing and I am NOT putting up with it!!!!!!!!!!

As far as diet goes, I'm not doing too hot.  I've had 4tbsp. of PB which is about 10g of carbs.  But I had to.  It was that or a cookie!  And seeing as how the cookie (ONE) would've been 17g, I saved myself 7 and at least it was 'healthy' fat, carbs, and cals.  But since then, I've felt better.  All day, I've felt grumpy and out of whack.  Not to mention crazy tired.  But after the PB, I felt better and got up to do things.  I got the toilet cleaned and the nightstand prepped and one coat of paint, so I was feeling good.  I sat down to wait for the paint to dry and maybe post on here when my son started his kicking stint.  I went from feeling tired and out of sorts to flat out GRUMPY.  I HATE when I feel like this because I feel like nothing on earth will stop my mood.  Anyways, back to point, other than the PB, I've had two shakes, two beef sticks, a diet coke, half a glass of flavored water, and one bottle of water.  I'm about to chug another water, though.  I want to get in at least 3 more tonight if not 4.  I've not taken my vitamins, yet, but I will.

Still no exercise.  When my son is home, I just don't seem to be able to get it in.  And then with being over the top grumpy, I sure haven't made it a priority to get it in today!  I've got to get that back on track.  One thing I am proud to say is that I have finally gotten my sleep on track.  For the last few nights, I've been working hard to getting in bed before 1AM.  The last two nights, I've started getting ready and have been in bed at about 12:30.  I know that sounds late, but for me it's early.  It was weird that I woke up yesterday on my own before my son!  I think I was in shock because that hasn't happened since I don't know when.  But it was good.  I felt great yesterday and felt like I could take on the world.

TODAY, however, as I mentioned, the day is feeling like crap.  Everyone is all happy and chipper about Spring, and I'm just ready for today to be OVER.  I sure hope that tomorrow goes much better.  Just not sure how much more crappiness I can take out of this day.  And this seems to always be the way of it for me.  I'll have a few productive and wonderful days, and then a totally crapped out day.  I just can't figure out why my son is being the grouch of the century that would cause him to kick his best friend.  While out running errands yesterday, he was a little grump, too.  Not as bad as he could've been, but for sure not good.  Spring Break SUCKS.  At least for a Mom of a 3yr. old who LOVES school.  I really think that's why he's mad -- I think he doesn't understand why he's home from school.  And honestly, I think he's mad at Mommy!  Why do I think it's that?  Cause he's asked me several times why can't he go to school.  I've told him why, but I don't think he understands why school is out and that it isn't Mommy just keeping him from it.  It doesn't help he missed all of last week because of being sick.

OH, the joys of parenthood.  I'm tired and feel like crap, I have a grumpy toddler, and I have two dogs whose feelings are hurt.  URGH.  Can I just go to bed, sleep for a week, and wake up to a happier world?  And yes, I know I'm whining.  Quite frankly, I don't care!  I needed to whine.  Hope everyone else is enjoying the day.