Every day, I fail as a parent.
Every day, I set expectations for myself I know I’ll never meet.
Every day, I yell at my children.
Every day, I am on my phone too much.
Every day, I forget something important I needed to do.
Every day, they get too much screen time and too little outside time.
Every day, there are clothes left unfoled and dishes left undone.
Every day, I lose it.
Every day, I wake up optimistic that today will be a good day, a productive day, a happy day.
Every day, I am wrong.
Am I cut out for this staying at home thing? Am I even cut out to be a mom? 
Every night, I say tomorrow will be better.
Every tomorrow is the same.
Every night, I cry and pray to be a better person, a better mom, but I don’t see evidence of change.
Every day, I try.
Every day, I show up.
Every day, I interact with my children.
Every day, I admit and apologize for my shortcomings.
Every day, I clean some portion of the house.
Every day, I tell my kids how much I love them.
Every day, I teach them something.
Every day, I do the best I can with what I’ve got.
Every day, I.Am.Here.
I am not a failure.
I am not a bad mother.
Thank you so much for this post. I feel the same way nearly every day. And more when I’m pms-ing. Lol. At least we care, right? That makes us the best for our kids.
Definitely. You are a great mom!
Thank you for this! I feel like I’ve been in this same cycle for several months now. I toy with the idea of going back to work but then I start to feel guilty about the idea of leaving my babies.
I understand. Whatever you decide, will be the best thing for you and your kids. 🙂
Myndee- awesome article, and you definitely speak the truth, woman. It’s good to know that I’m not the only one who feels like I blew it day after day. But really, I guess I’m doing pretty well and not really blowing it. We all hold ourselves to such a high standard. My one and only new years resolution (I never make them)- is to not be so hard on myself. So far, I’m doing it. Don’t be so hard on yourself, you’re doing a great job and have a brood of happy healthy little kids as proof. 🙂 xoxo
Thanks, Kristin! <3
Thank you. I needed to read this.
No problem. 🙂
Thank you so much! I have been struggling with this everyday. I’m from New Orleans also.