Meanest Mom Ever!!!!

I don't think I'm the only mom who's heard this spewing from their child's mouth. If I am don't tell me....it won't help. This comment or others like it (i.e. worst mom ever, i wish i had a different mom...) have never bothered me in the past. But today was different. It hit a nerve...a big one. I try to make life fun for my kids. Apparently I try a little too hard because they don't seem to appreciate my effects lately.

So on the way home from school today, after hearing I'm the meanest mom ever, I knew something had to change! First I called my sister for moral support (everyone should have my sister). Then I put the kids to work. They did chores for 3 hours. They were allowed to practice piano and eat dinner. Then my best idea yet...they each had to make a list,

"30 things Mom does for me".

It was a rough day. I find myself repeating these words from a children's book, Lilly and the purple plastic purse.
"Today was a difficult day. Tomorrow will be better."