Old Yeller

That's the name I've given myself today. It's been one of those days. I'm sure all you moms out there know what I'm talking about. One of those days where your kids can't look at each other, let alone be in the same room together without getting into a major fight. Hard to believe when staring into their 3 adorable little faces, I know...but it's true.

One of my most difficult struggles in parenting is with yelling. I'm a yeller and I hate it! Sometimes I think it's the only way they will hear me, but it doesn't seem to work either. I watch Supernanny and yearn for the ability to stay as calm and relaxed as JoJo when she's dealing with a child who is screaming and hitting her. Then I find myself getting upset when my kids yell in frustration until I realize they're a mirror image of me at my worst...aren't kids great for that :(. God gives us kids to keep us humble I think. Don't get me wrong, I adore my children, they can be completely sweet and loving, just not today~ 8 pm could not come early enough for me today.

So that's it. Definitely not a shining moment for me today. Not the uplifting blog I was hoping for to encourage others. But maybe there are some other moms out there who are just like me, and love to know that others struggle with the same frustrations and failures as I do. Makes me feel a little less alone.

I know after I'm done posting I'll head upstairs for bed (cause I'm exhausted after this day!). I'll see my three little sweeties sleeping peacefully with those adorable faces and wonder how I could have ever been upset with them. I'll kiss them and apologize once again for yelling.
Good thing they are so forgiving,

Signing off...
Old Yeller