My own "AHA" moment

This evening I yelled at the Princess. She was doing something wrong. I'd told her before the right way to do it and she was doing it wrong. Not only was she doing it wrong, she was also being SUCH a sassy-pants. Those two things in combination make a very angry Mom.

When I tucked her in bed, she began to cry. I put my head next to hers and apologized for my outburst.

Mommies aren't perfect honey. We try out best every day to do what's right. Just like you try your best.

And just like that....I know that I don't have to be perfect. That I don't need to strive for perfection. Some ideal that is only a reality on tv. I just need to do my best. The best for me and my family.