Things I have learned Day #12

#12. I fail a lot as a parent


I think I kind of expected that I would fail (not do things right) as a parent on occasion but I just realize now how hard it is to really do everything right. I am not always the most patient person. I Can be "fiery" at times and that can in turn lead me to saying the wrong things, reacting out of anger, instead of being the one with the clear head in a tense situation. I need to remember to be the parent... not get into the fight with the kids.

This week I have just been selfish. Trying to use time for myself, and having a short fuse when the kids aren't doing what I want them to do. I just fail a lot and it frustrates me. I know what I need to be doing at home; cleaning, feeding the kids, reading to the kids, playing with the kids, changing the kids.... when there is a large part of me that just wants to do what I want. I just have a hard time breaking off the selfish part of me.