Two things happen when parents lose their temper with their children. One, they get really, really mad that they hurt their children's feelings. Two, they feel twice their children's pain, which is the worst feeling parents could ever have! Okay, I am not sure if this applies to all parents out there or sa 'kin lang, dahil super senti ako..hehe.

I remember one time I got so mad over Sofia's behavior, I shouted at her and she got so scared of me, the look on her face broke my heart. Then one time I was trying to ignore Tallulah and Sofia because they were fighting (and crying at the same time, imagine that!), Tallulah mumbled while she was crying, "You are not mommy.." and my heart was crushed. Drama 'no? Hehe.

When I am probably having PMS (yup, it's the only thing to blame, i guess..hehe), I sometimes lose my patience over my kids when they get so rowdy. When that happens, I tell them I am sorry (because I've also done something unacceptable) and then I go back to dealing with their misbehavior...in a calm manner.

Being a parent really requires a great deal of patience, and really, Danny and I feel so blessed to have Sofia and Tallulah, and so I pray that we will always be the best parents for them.