Do you ever feel like you're not your best as a parent? Here's an open letter to my kids, a lesson on how to apologize for being a bad mom sometimes. Dear kids, I have a confession: Sometimes I'm a horrible mom. Like today. Today didn't start so well. One of you was recovering from the stomach flu which should have made me want to scoop you up and nurture you to bits. Not me—I was impatient. I got frustrated when you wouldn't stop crying or resume your appetite. I'd hold you and heave a heavy sigh when even holding you wouldn't stop your crying. As if crying was even your … [Read more...]
Dear Kids, Sometimes I’m a Horrible Mom to You
Mar 25, 2014