Boots, Boy have I had those rage days. I am glad my kids are old enough to take care of themselves when I walk out of the room. That is usually what I do before I say something horrible or look like that 'Maniacal Mother'. Or I shove them Dad's way if he's home. :) (thank goodness he steps in)I can get pretty fired up at certain situations. My hormonal tweenager is the worst because of flinging hormones too. I don't know which is worse: Mirena problems or puberty issues. UGH!!!
They have watched me struggle with so many side effects esp. with my back, thyroid surgery, lack of energy or interest to do 'fun stuff' and grumpy moods, I felt like I needed to explain to them why mom has been crazy. Yes, too, I have apologized to them hundreds of times for my behavior. They seem to understand somewhat. My kids have actually learned from this. I will get a lot of sorrys' and hugs from them apologizing for their behavior as well. awwww. I turn soft as butter then. At least we can try make this a learning opportunity for our kids too, first hand. ick!
The story I told my kids (8 and 12)was this: "Mom, has been taking this 'medicine' that has made my body weird and messed up my hormones. I didn't know the medicine was making me sick until recently and now I am trying to get back to normal." They have even mentioned that I am less grumpy. Isn't that something?!.
I tell them they need to not push my buttons. For the most part they are great kids, but the sibling rivalry drives me nuts. My first reaction is to start screaming at them, then I hear myself and send them to their rooms so we can all have a time out to regroup. I hope one day, I will be the old sensible me again and they will have forgotten about the scowl on my face and tone in my voice when I have gotten angry.
Good feelin' day to ya.