This morning started typical.... Ashlyn snoring away with her feet dangerously close to my face and my oldest Jaegan yelling from the bathroom that he has once again neglected to grab a towel before taking a shower. My middle child Rylan had been up for a while, dressed and had already finished a large portion of her daily chore list. Mornings are not my favorite and lately just the thought of getting out of bed is exhausting.
Breakfast consisted of things containing red dye # something or other....and milk with a small piece of fruit thrown in to make me feel less guilty about my less than nutritional choice for the kids. Being a mom is sometimes full of many moments of guilt.
Successfully sent two children off to school, one of which could be a cover model for a Homeless Couture fashion magazine.I cringe but try to remind myself that they need to develop their own individual styles, that and eventually she will be tall enough to see in all the mirrors in the house.
I had every intention of getting the majority of my housework done this morning but having Ashlyn home everyday now that she has decided she strongly dislikes her school and teachers, has made getting any.thing done near impossible.
I have felt my stress mounting for days and it all came to a boiling point this morning. I am very lucky to have some pretty amazing friends in my life that will come running if I need help. Today was that day. I found myself yelling at little Ashlyn and immediately realized I was out of line and in need of a time out.
After a long day of Mommy time out I am looking forward to cuddling with the kids tonight, after I apologize of course for my recent grumpy ways. I think as parents we sometimes forget that being in charge doesn't mean we don't need to say we are sorry or admit when we are wrong. I want my children to grow up to be adults willing to apologize sincerely and have the ability to admit when they are wrong, I hope that I can be an example to them in that.
Tomorrow is a new day....and Friday so its going to be good right? ;)
Breakfast consisted of things containing red dye # something or other....and milk with a small piece of fruit thrown in to make me feel less guilty about my less than nutritional choice for the kids. Being a mom is sometimes full of many moments of guilt.
Successfully sent two children off to school, one of which could be a cover model for a Homeless Couture fashion magazine.I cringe but try to remind myself that they need to develop their own individual styles, that and eventually she will be tall enough to see in all the mirrors in the house.
I had every intention of getting the majority of my housework done this morning but having Ashlyn home everyday now that she has decided she strongly dislikes her school and teachers, has made getting any.thing done near impossible.
I have felt my stress mounting for days and it all came to a boiling point this morning. I am very lucky to have some pretty amazing friends in my life that will come running if I need help. Today was that day. I found myself yelling at little Ashlyn and immediately realized I was out of line and in need of a time out.
After a long day of Mommy time out I am looking forward to cuddling with the kids tonight, after I apologize of course for my recent grumpy ways. I think as parents we sometimes forget that being in charge doesn't mean we don't need to say we are sorry or admit when we are wrong. I want my children to grow up to be adults willing to apologize sincerely and have the ability to admit when they are wrong, I hope that I can be an example to them in that.
Tomorrow is a new day....and Friday so its going to be good right? ;)
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