Entry FeedToday I hit rock bottom. I actually yelled at someone else's child.
I yell at my own kids daily. I am not mean, condescending or hurtful. I never call names. Actually, I yell the same thing every morning, but only after saying it six or seven times, "Get your boots and coats on and let's go!"
I actually find that they don't react unless a reach a certain pitch. This must be really bad. It probably means that I am yelling too much, and they are becoming immune to it. Hmmm...
Today I had four kids most of the day. Son One had a friend who for some reason was trying my patience. At one point after he spilled his drink, I snapped at him to put his toy away and eat.
I apologized to him. I apologized to his mom (who seemed not to see the evil of my actions).
I should have gotten a time-out.