Comments on: Confession Log – Tuesday, September 9, 2008. 1300 hours.

By: Fern

Fern — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 01:22:13 +0000

This is bringing back all my self-loathing, thinking of all the times I’ve spun my head around while vomiting pea soup at my kids.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:44:00 +0000

Not having kids I can’t imagine what extremes of emotions you must experience.

If it’s any comfort, I yelled at my horse yesterday. Well, really it was more of growl. He wasn’t picking up the correct lead.

And of course it was MY FAULT. But still, misplaced blame. We’re only human.

By: jennielynn

jennielynn — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:32:00 +0000

You didn’t kill a single one. You’re doing GREAT!

By: kristi

kristi — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:36:10 +0000

Three words: Start drinking immediately.

By: jubilee

jubilee — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:11:36 +0000

I have more of those days than I care to admit. Yikes, and again, yikes.
The good thing is that we are Forgiven if we ask and our children usually forgive us too. As another already said, the hardeswt part is forgiving ourselves. A venti caramel mocha frapp usually does the trick for me.

By: greensullivan

greensullivan — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:54:55 +0000

Perhaps it was the weather? I myself, in all my glorious perfection, yelled at my youngest not once, but twice. I yelled loud enough and strong enough bring her to tears-the hiccup type. Yup. Me. I did that. The kicker, both times over not so big deal stuff. In the light of eternity it doesn’t even count stuff. I. am. a. monster. I’m so glad I taught my children that I only allow good monsters in the house. I wonder if they wonder how I got in-lol!

True to the others’ comments, I have been forgiven and I am still loved. Even more, I still lover her, with all my heart. Forever. I bet you and yours are the same

Oh I have that Julie Barnhill book. Never read it yet, obviously-wanna borrow it?

By: Lizulfisa

Lizulfisa — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:53:12 +0000

I know everyone is saying “everyone has THOSE days.” Thing is….your children were having a day too…and there’s three of them. Totally unfair. Its not like you yelled at them for brushing their teeth on time, for getting dressed without complaining, for picking up their rooms and finishing their breakfast in a timely and grateful manner, am I right? You know those “easy” buttons Staples or sumthin is always promoting? I think Mom’s need a “Don’t F*@CK with me right now!” button.
Seriously, yelling unreasonably at your children now and then is good for them. It teaches them that other people have vulnerabilities and the the world DOES NOT revolve around just them. Not to mention that learning to back off is a great survival skill. Good job today Jenny, seriously!

By: Casey

Casey — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:38:32 +0000

So what kind of mountain mama were you … that’s what I want to know? Where is that great encouraging, Julie Barnhill book anyway (“She’s Gonna Blow”)? I think I need to buy one or get the DVD. To remind me of the (many) eruptions that occur and how to avoid them! School schedules, sleeping kids, “GO, go, go … did I say GO loud enough to produce action? Not really, just MY heart rate! As you so frequently hear … you’re not alone sister. Miss you

By: Bubba's Sis

Bubba's Sis — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:17:45 +0000

It happens. I’ve had those exact same kind of moments where I think my head spun around and pea soup spewed from my mouth. Those moments were usually brought on by Navy Son. I’m just sayin’.

At least you didn’t beat them.

By: dumblond

dumblond — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:33:20 +0000

My kids have me pegged. They know when I am snippy and yelling at them with no real reason…it is because I am tired and have not had my coffee. They even mentioned it the other day when I started to get snippy at them. “Mom, you’re tired aren’t you? Have you not had your coffee?” That stopped me in my tracks.
Every mom has a meltdown day. Every. One. And anyone who says they don’t is a liar…or an alien.