I am the "worst mom ever." My son told me so. Just now. And, he's not the first. His older sister has told me the same thing. His younger sisters will, too. I've even told myself a time or twenty. The thing is: we have vastly different opinions on what makes me the "worst." I feel "worst" when I know in my heart I've been bad. Bad temper, bad mood, bad mouth. Angry, ...
Discipline
“A kindhearted woman gains respect…” Proverbs 11:16
Thanks to the stomach virus, we've all been home together for a few days, and cabin fever has definitely set in. Attitudes are edgy, patience is a thing of the past, my daughter is dabbling with disobedience, and I am raising my voice. Too much. Too loud. Too often. Do you ever have days like this? I want so much to hold my temper, to speak kind words in kind tones, but ...