I really feel at the moment that I'm doing a bad job. DD is just pushing all the wrong buttons, and DS is just super clingy. We've had a really bad day. I hate shouting, I don't want to be one of those mum's that shouts, but I did today. A few times, not just once. And then I get cross when she shouts at me to go away, but I'm not being a very good example. I don't know how to balance the needs of them both, and I feel like I'm failing them both. I think DD needs a lot more structured play but I've got to deal with DS too. But more and more at the moment, I put the tv on so I can just have a cup of tea and read my book. I need that space but its not helping the issues, so I'm needing that space even more. Its like a vicious downward spiral.

Vent over, thanks!