Tonight...

Tonight I was s mean mom. The yelling, impatient, frustrated, mean mom I swore I never would be. But there I was none the less, being that awful person that I always feared becoming. I was not nice to Ellie, as she told me several times. I put her in bed after a tantrum and a fight. The guilt got to me, and I went to tell her I was sorry. I asked her to forgive me for being so mean. Then my sweet Ellie said "It's OK mom, just give me a hug and a kiss." Oh that I could forgive like her. That I never held a grudge, and I asked for just a hug and a kiss from those that had hurt me. Become like a little child... We really do have a lot to learn from these little ones.

Thanks Ellie, for forgiving your mean mommy. I am so lucky to have you.