A not so good day...

On a good day my family is somewhat "normal". We go through ups and downs in attitude, behavior, and all that childhood encounters. Today...was not a good day. On a "bad" day any  number of things can take place but for now I will share what today looked like.

My little boy woke me up with a hug and a kiss and a big jump on my head...alarm clock was not set to go off for another 30 minutes...Good morning day! We played in my bed for a minute or two and then he was ready to eat-eat. On the way to the kitchen I peak in and my little princess is arousing so I sweetly say, "good-morning" and head on into the kitchen. She follows with a grumpy face and an attitude that I thought only 13 year old could have. First, i did not say good morning sweetie and that apparently is a horrible thing. Then I offered yogurt and cereal instead of yogurt and granola and I'm so stupid to get that wrong. Then just when I thought things were going to turn around for the better I was blamed for not making it Friday...she wanted to do the things we were to do Friday and since I had the nerve to make it another day of the week she was not going to be agreeable with this day's plans.

Okay, so Monster Mommie would not allow cartoons and then picked out the wrong outfit, (who knew orange shirts were for boys only) and then I had the nerve to ask her not to wear her rain boots on a beautiful spring day. All this and it is not even 9:00 am. The car ride was much like the morning and then off to school with an attitude until Mommie reached the door...
"I love you Mommie, hope you have a good day!"
 "You too sweetie"
 "Ugh, Mommie don't call me sweetie at school!"
Cue my exit

My day at work was not one I wish to share because it was more frustrating than my morning. When I get my little girl from carpool she is smiling and playing with a friend. As soon as she gets in the car the morning tude is back. Okay, so this day continued to follow this pattern until night time...which is where we are now. I am writing this my little boy is fast asleep in his zipped up jamies and my little girl...is trying to drive me crazy. She stays in bed for a moment and then has to potty. Then back and bed but oops forgot to give Mommie a kiss, then the cat and dog need a kiss then she has a question and you get the idea.

How can one four year old have so much power? How can I stay calm when as a single mother I cannot tag my partner and send him into the ring for a while. How can I get this little Angel to sleep with out loosing the little sanity I have left. Well, why you think of some answers or advice for me I am heading off to lay down with her.... I'm out of options and am too tired to do anything else. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day!