I'm going to start this by saying this. Yes I know it's only a month and yes I know it could be worse, so you don't need to say it for me. I just really need to get this off my chest.
My son is not doing well with his daddy being gone. It's throwing me off because he's always been so strong and done so well. It took about 8 months for him to hit meltdown. It didn't even take two days this time. Every little thing has him in tears and he is a lot more tired than usual. He's gone back to being clingy, but that part I can handle. Hopefully he will get better. I don't know why this time is so different for him. I guess it doesn't matter though. It just is. I will do what I can to make him feel better and hopefully won't lose my mind in the meantime. It boils down to the fact that I love my little man with all my heart and seeing him hurting is killing me.
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2 comments:
Hi sweety!
Its because he cant differentiate between 1 month and 1 yr. All he remembers is that when daddy left last time, it was a LONG time.
Have you tried the calendar and countdown? It may help! Or the paper chain, and he can pull one off for each day gone by?
(((hugs)))
I cant imagine how difficult it must be - I hope your son will find the strength during his absence - I just heard about this program where Soldiers are given free calling cards to call free back home but nothing replaces being there in person. Best wishes!