I feel like I failed him.
Then, I read this, 'dear sweet mom who feels like she is failing'. I so wanted this to be true. I needed it to be true. I seriously love this woman's blog all the time, but today, I needed it as well.
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Today, I feel as though I have failed as a parent. I lost my temper. I lost it about something stupid. Monster forgot to bring home his homework. It's Day 5 of First Grade and he's already forgotten his homework. My feelings of failure are two fold. First, I feel as though Monster's lack of organization is my fault. I feel as though I somehow didn't teach him well enough to be organized and get everything into his backpack he needs. Second, I should not have lost my temper. I should have just reminded him that there are consequences for his actions. I should have calmly told him that his reading log would now not be signed and that was because he didn't bring it home, not because I forgot. Instead, I yelled and told him now he won't have a signature and it's not my responsibility to make sure he brings his stuff home. I feel like I failed him. Then, I read this, 'dear sweet mom who feels like she is failing'. I so wanted this to be true. I needed it to be true. I seriously love this woman's blog all the time, but today, I needed it as well. So, I picked myself up and had a calm conversation with Monster about responsibility and consequences. I also used myself as an example of over reacting. I let him know this is not the end of the world. Tomorrow is a new day and we'll try again. Today, we breathe. Today, we celebrate a great day at school. Today, we prepare for an even better tomorrow.
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Annie
8/28/2012 01:14:23 pm
I am constantly finding myself in the cycle of regret an failure. It suits me better than anger honestly- because that I just don't process :\ But I do think one of the greatest things I've learned as a mother is to pick up and keep trying. "Bounce back" is one of the greatest skills we can master. And you my friend are NEVER a failure. Your worst day is 'how-to' book worthy <3
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Heather
8/28/2012 02:35:38 pm
Skater did her homework last night and forgot to take it to school.... UGH! I chalk it up to them still getting in the routine... Still very frustrating as a parent to see :)
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