motherhood | a hug will do.

Psst... My biggest flaw?  I have a temper.  There I said it and now you know I am not perfect.  One of my struggles as a mother is to control this fiery personality of mine.  I am surprised I am not a ginger (although I did, once upon a time, have strawberry blonde hair).  But that is neither here nor there.

I would like to congratulate myself for improving over the last 6+ years.  I have become better (not perfect) at closing my eyes.  Breathing deep.  And sometimes even escaping to a corner to calm my nerves.  The guilt that piles up after yelling is depressing.  I believe one of my (most important) jobs as a mother is to testify of my unconditional love.  And well, yelling just doesn't fit into that equation, now does it?

I have learned that there are (usually) three culprits that contribute to meltdowns...

1. hunger
2. lack of sleep
3. in need of attention

And I have also learned the power of a hug.  Because sometimes they just need to know (and feel) that you love them.  That you love them despite the tears.  The messy house.  The bickering.  I am their rock and they should know that.