Parenting Rewind

photo from 8.1.2010

Sometimes, in parenting, I wish I had a rewind button.

This thought usually occurs after I raise my voice.

Or after I react badly.

Or after I say hurry, when there's not really a need to hurry.

Or when I hear myself saying "just a minute" over and over again.

Or when I use my snappy, inpatient tone of voice.

I'm learning to say I'm sorry - to my kids. I'm learning to ask them for grace.

I truly strive to slow down, choose joy, and be thankful-because my children?

Incredible blessings.

Sometimes that I strive for wins, and other times?

I need a rewind button.

-this post inspired by a cranky mommy morning-