On the wrong foot.... aka It was my faught

I overslept this morning.  The alarm went off.  It was still dark outside.  I was snug in  my bed.  I didn't want to get up.  So I made the decision to sleep a little longer.

Funny how a simple decision can affect how the whole morning went down.  One of my children does not do well with being pushed and hurried along.  He needs to take his own sweet time in the mornings (really all the time but I'm talking about this morning specifically.)  Because I made the choice to sleep an extra 20 minutes, I had to put a little hurry in our morning routine.  I push a little, and he resists a little.  I push a little more, and he resists a little more.  I get annoyed and start pushing and get snappy.  He is beyond over it and flat out refuses to cooperate.

I DID THIS! I know ( I know, people!!) how my child operates.  I caused us both to get the day started off on the wrong foot.  And that just pissed me off even more.  I try my best to have as much done the night before to make life easier and run smoother in the mornings.  I failed to lay out my "Be in a good mood card." and "Be patient with your children card.".... I chose to sleep later than I knew I should.  No excuse for not still being patient and in a good mood for my boys.  Time can't be undone.  Actions, once they are done, are done.  I can learn and try to do better tomorrow.  There seems to be a lot of sadness lately.  Several unexpected deaths in our area.  There are NO guarantees!!  Tomorrow might just not come. 

Right now ..... I will be the best mother I can be.