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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Thanks everyone for the really helpful tips and replies. I definitely need to take a step back and breathe when I can feel myself getting frustrated. It’s just so hard sometimes, when they both need you at once. And I feel like I’m asking my three-year-old something relatively simple, like going potty but it makes it into a big deal. It’s frustration that boils over and then I explode. But I so appreciate everyone’s kind responses to let me know I’m not alone, I’m not a terrible mother, and this is unfortunately somewhat normal. Here’s to being better tomorrow than I was today

I’m so thankful, that my three-year-old is understanding and is kind to me when I’ve had a bad day.

Thanks also the the poster who pointed out “this isn’t good”. That was the whole point of the post- I know it isn’t good and I needed advice. Wouldn’t be DCUM without you [/quote]

I've been there, OP, with the same aged children. I hope you don't mind if I throw out some ideas to help with the kids, which will in turn hopefully help with your frustration?

- Can you feed the baby before you pick up your three year old? Even if it's just a 2oz bottle or some solids? 
- And if three year old is hangry, can you bring her a stick of cheese in the car? I was no-food-in-the-car until my 2nd was born and then it was "whatever it takes to keep everyone happy".  Three is such a hard age, I really, really feel for you.
- And finally, iPad time/TV time. Again, whatever it takes.

I promise it gets so much better. Right now, my 4 and 7 year olds are quietly playing legos together before bedtime.[/quote]

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