I am! I am!

As a mother, I often find myself in situations where the little voice in the back of my head is sarcastically saying "Whose the worst mom in the world? I am! I am!" Sometimes it happens when I've just done something that makes my daughter or son unhappy and they are either screaming or crying...or both. Other times it happens when I feel the criticizing stare of a disapproving onlooker who thinks he could do a better job taking care of my children. Hahahaha...I'd love to see him try! I love my children and I make it my #1 priority to be a good mother (of which I think I do a pretty good job.) If you combine that with the fact that I am reasonably intelligent, fairly patient, good natured,and experienced working with children...I am doubtful that anyone could do a better job parenting my kids. I am also quite certain that no one would try harder at it. That being said, I find myself thinking about how many parents out there are having similar experiences every day. How many people are being mocked by their inner voice right now? I thought this blog might be a fun outlet for venting about the frustrating and sometimes funny (though usually not at the time) parenting dilemmas we find ourselves facing every day.