Just when I was feeling really down and about to be charged with bad-mom crime, enlightenment came. I found a new mommy blog and read an inspiring post. Vered of Mom Grind has written a great article at Zen Habits - 12 Awesome Tips on how to be a great mom.

I’ve always believed that in order to become better parents, individuals - the mom and the dad has to be better persons first. All unresolved issues within or between them will definitely surface in how they parent their child/children. I was certainly not a good mom since I caught the flu bug a couple of days ago. I was suffering from lack of energy that contributed to lack of patience resulting in unnecessary bickerings at home. I was tired so you’d think I’d just shut up but I didn’t! I’m just disgusted with myself.

I know that asking for a quiet time to rest and recover is so unrealistic if you have a toddler at home who is restless with her summer vacation yet I still asked for it. Of course I didn’t get it, was disappointed and started throwing daggers at everyone. I can’t rest at home so I am in the office - at least I can sit down, look at the blank wall and think about nothing.

Anyway, I loved that article I read today as it made me realize things and put them in better perspective. I’m ready to go home and be a better mom now.