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For every Holiday when my children ask me what I want - I tell them my own private cell with padded walls and no phone...they usually don't get what I mean till about 10 years old...I have about three years left telling the youngest one of mine! hehe

Of course they drive you crazy!

I teach a class of eight 18-24 month olds, and yes, I feel like I need to go to a spa retreat for a month at the end of a long day. They aren't my children, but I am with them all day, so it is a lot of pressure. I try to talk a walk, get some caffeine and fresh air, if just for a minute or 2, take a minute to realize how much they love me and how when they are difficult it is usually only because 2 year olds have a very limited capacity to show their feelings. Try to understand that we all feel overwhelmed with kids at times, but talk to other adults/parents about these feelings, find a shoulder to cry on, take a break, it will get better.

Good Luck.

I totally understand, but please don't let it get to you!

My 4 year old daughter drives me crazy with her constant whining, loud voice, interrupting me when I'm on the phone, persistently needing attention, crying, bickering with her sister.. etc.

I had to yell at her many times today.. then it occurred to me that she was doing all that to get my attention, and there was that helpless look on her face as she was being yelled at..

I was thinking about it and my heart sank..

Her dad had already put her to bed, but I just had to go and make sure she was not troubled or upset.

I went to her bed and found that sad look on her face, and yes my daughter needed me. I explained to her that while I should try to yell less at her, she should try to behave better.

While something was still troubling her (fear of dogs school anxiety), I found I had done my duty as a parent to be there for her.

I don't know if this applies to your son, but sometimes our kids are troubled (regardless of age), and they cannot communicate it, they just drive us insane. It is up to us to figure them out.

If he is between the ages of 18 months and 35 years, yup, quite normal.

Sure they drive us crazy!! however they are a gift and if you take time to enjoy them, then your time with them will not be driving you crazy. Also remember, somebody raised you and you probably drove them just as crazy.

I understand. I tell myself that I am burnt out. Hearing other people say its normal makes me feel better. Try spending time around other moms, and it might make you feel better.

Yes it is normal my daughter gives me anxiety all the time. and she is three and I have been going threw this since she was born.

Yes we all have phases of that....how old is he?

What exactly does he do to drive you so crazy?

Yes, it is normal.

Yes, makes me wonder why people have more than one kid.