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bad day, mean mommy

do you ever have a day when you just wish you could repeat and do everything differently?  today is my first day as a parent where I'm going to bed sad.  (I"ve had plenty of moments I wish I could do over but none that have lingered as long as this)  I just wish I handled today differently.  My 4 year old was trying my (our) patience all day long - being mean to her sister, talking back to us, etc.  I yelled too much (and burst into tears more than once too, including right now).  I KNOW she's 4 but it's so hard to remember that when she's being so purposefully obnoxious.  anyway, I'm sad and wish I could have been more calm, even though she was causing trouble almost all day long.  :-(((((((((

Re: bad day, mean mommy

  • ((Hugs)) We all have tough days like that.  I'm having them more right now since having #2 and #1 acting a bit more "naughty" than usual.  Luckily they forget and we can try to be better tomorrow!
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  • yes, I've had those days. It's normal and the good thing is they don't see you any differently. You are mommy and will always be like a super hero to them. Cut yourself some slack, this is a hard gig.
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