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Trying

Oh gosh I never scrap me, heck I don't often put a photo with me in on a layout LOL....but here is my take on the challenge.

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Journaling reads: I never wanted to be the type of mother who yelled and screamed. My mother was NOT like that and I never wanted to be like that. I believe that children deserve to be treated with as much respect as adults do. And a lot of the time I manage to do that. But a lot of the time I don’t. I yell at my children. I snap at them. I am impatient and I loose my temper. It happens a lot more often that I would like. I hate the way it makes me feel. I hate the way it makes them feel. I hate the confusion I see in their faces.
I love these two little people more than I could have ever imagined. And I am really trying to be calmer. Trying to be more organised, more patient. Most of all trying not to raise my voice. And trying to make that happen more often
Feb 07
WOW. Hugs Jodie. You're layout made me get teary - eyed. What a powerful layout...I, too, struggle with this daily and know what it's like...
BIG BIG hugs to you. I know it's not easy.
 
Oh - I can so relate! It's hard sometimes and when it happens I feel so bad w/the way I've talked to them {{HUGS}}
 
This could have been written for and about me, Jodie! Powerful words conveying real emotion. TFS!
 
Oh yeah, I can relate too. I never thought I'd yell...ever. Something about 3 little boys running around all talking at the same time asking for something....ugh! Do your best, I'm sure you're a fabulous Mommy. HUGS! Wonderful LO too.
 
Oh Jodie, this is amazing. Your journalling comes from deep, deep inside and I can feel your pain in what you say. Thank you for being strong enough to share - you are not alone as your comments show. I've done my share of yelling too, much as I wish I never did. The layout of your page is powerful too, with the limited set of colours and the simplicity of it. Amazing.
 
Oh Jodie - this could have been written about me as well!! It is so hard sometimes in our busy lives to find the patience to deal with situations without yelling! This is something I am working on as well, although someimes if it very difficult when the girls are trying to push us to our limits - almost like they are testing us to see how far we can go!!! Fabulous LO!
 
Jodie, I'm another one of those moms who could've written what you did! Thank you for being so transparent.
 
I don't think there is a mother out there that hasn't struggled with this. However, in our defence sometimes it seems they push us too it! I can explain things or ask something only so many times before the wrong button they are pushing short circuits!! LOL!! Wonderful layout and very proud of you efforts!
 
HUGS jodie!!! im not a mom, but sure feel like one alot.i live with my parents who share costudy for 3 of my neices and nephews with their other grandparents, and i yell alot too... its hard and something i wish not to as well.. but i know you can do it :) loves and hugs!! wonderful layout and powerful journaling
 

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