Grumpy Mama )-:

Grumpy mama days are tough, they're days I’m not very proud of. I feel like I’m raising my voice all day. A few poor decisions or ears that are not listening very well lead to me getting frustrated. Dollies go in the closet and time outs are had. Unfortunately for both of us, our personalities clash. The frustration doesn’t help Autumn be a better listener or more obedient – it leads her to try everything in the house that she knows she is not allowed to do – pull on the blinds, stand on the surf boards, throw things… sigh. Then grumpy mama gets grumpier. I wonder "am I too harsh? Is the impulse control of a 2 year old good enough that I should expect her to follow the rules she knows?" Likely it is a bit of both, I should have these expectations of her - but should be slower to anger myself. She was put to an early nap, after some prayers and a nap myself - maybe we will wake up kinder people.