Despite My Bad Days

Words & Photography
by Alexandria Smith



I was not a very good mom yesterday. I was flustered and impatient, and hangry, and I'd be ashamed if you saw me in all my ill-tempered glory. But my kids saw me. They are the only ones who ever do. And honestly, they're the only ones who really matter. And they love me despite my bad days.

I apologized to them and told them that I try my best every day. That sometimes my best isn't very good, but that I'll keep trying even harder tomorrow.

I apologized to them and told them that I try my best every day. That sometimes my best isn't very good, but that I'll keep trying even harder tomorrow. Then Daphne hugged me and said, "You're always a good momma."

I hope one day I'm even half as accepting and gracious as they are.