Moms, how do you get through your day when your in a bad mood?

Question

Today I feel like im in a horrible mood! I just feel irratated and emotional..AHHH..anyways, what do you do to turn your mood around? I don't want Gracee to feed off my mood. What do you do to when you are in a funky mood?

Answer 1

I let my daughter put make up on me.....then we both laugh!  The hardest part is forcing myself to suggest it, but it always makes me laugh and seeing her laugh and really thinking she is an artist....so fun! She is 2 1/2 and we do stuff like that or we turn on the radio and play dress up.  If you are tired, dress her up in your clothes and sit on the couch while she performs.

Answer 2

i usually just try to relax.  i stay aways from doing things that i know will make my mood worse.  

Answer 3

I do something relaxing with my son like watch tv ( we cozy up under a throw ) or we play board games or I let him humor me with one of his recent jokes.  This way i don't end up taking out by emotions on him and also it helps us to bond.  

The days when i really can't stand to be around anyone (yes, those days exist) I put on one of his movies and sneak away into the bedroom and have some "me" time.

Answer 4

I'd say take a bath, but that always ends up with baby in with you!! I suggest making yourself a nice cup of coffee and enjoy 10 more minutes of YA!!

Answer 5

This is going to sound insane but it works for me. I put my hair in crazy pig tails and dance around with my kids singing every ridiculous song I can think of. The exercise and just being silly makes me feel better and then my kids laughter is the payoff. Good luck, be silly.

Answer 6

Do something unusual....Do a funny dance in front of a mirror with your daughter or yell like Tarzan!  :)  It helps when I'm in a bad mood.  I know how you feel though.  My kiddos have been making me nuts today but you know what?  They're kids.  Their job is to make me nuts!  I have to just take it as they are doing their job and I can make the best of it if I choose to.  Hang in there.  Do something silly, spontaneous and fun.  Why not go out for an ice cream cone?

Answer 7

Usually when I'm in a bad mood- I turn the music on and dance with Gabrielle. She loves it, and she makes all these funny little noises and faces and I can't help but smile. When we dance, it helps get me unwinded and tires me out (she gets heavy after awhile!!) lol. Then when I get too tired I put her on the floor and watch her dance. lol.

Or if you are just tired of being in the house or something, take Gracee for a walk to the park or around the neighborhood. Fresh air usually does wonders for me. She'd probably enjoy it too!  :)

Good luck-

You posted this question awhile ago, I hope you're doing better! :)

Answer 8

My son IS my mood change on most days. After a long day at work, I love picking him up at daycare and seeing his beautiful smile. All my cares and worries just melt away.

Now sometimes, the truth is that my son doesn’t change my mood! If I’m just pissy, had a horrible day, dinner just burned and the phone won’t stop ringing, sometimes just leaving the house and going for a drive helps. Blast the radio, roll down your windows, and just belt out your favorite song to release stress (Ironic – Alanis Morrissette)

Sorry, not everything is an easy solution. But sometimes it does help! LOL!

Answer 9

First if all try not to scream, count to 10 if necessary, breath deep and out. SMILE for your child and if she takes a nap and you more less know how long they last, take a warm bath to relax if you have a bath tub then fill it up and at least stay there for 20 minutes to relax, if not try to sleep for at least an hour.. and what ever you do never show your kids madness for having bad day it is not their fault and they will not be able to understand....This is what I do when I am not in a good mood, I just try to relax, maybe sleep, take a bath or even go out some where with the kids so they can feel my stress. I have 3 kids so I have to be relaxed, and I always have a SMILE for them hugh them, laugh with them and it relaxes me ... So good luck and best wishes!!!  

Answer 10

Well i have 2 boys so i am often in a bad mood and i just watch funny tapes of the kids or listen to them talk to eachother or just watch something funny and my mood turns around it is a great method to get humor out of your day and my 1 and 2 year old boys are just the things to give me that humor

I hope i helped a laugh a day is amazing for the body!!

Answer 11

I just try to relax stay away from things that I know are going to trigger my anger. I'll sometimes take a bath or sit in the hot tub. I even do yoga and it's great because my daughter tries to do it too so we get to do it together. or I will go get a message if my husband is home get my hair and nails done do some shoping for fun not because I have to.

Answer 12

As soon as I hear my son laugh or see him smile it always seems to make my day a little better. If you can take some you time and do what makes you happy. Go get a pedicure or manicure. Take a bath, listen to your favorite music or just get out and take a walk. All those things work for me. Hope your day gets better!!