If you’ve been a mom for longer than five minutes, you probably already know this simple truth.

MOM SETS THE TONE.

So, when Mom is overly tired and grumpy and stressed out and short-tempered…

The kids are sure to be whiny and clingy and fussy and bickering and needy.

That’s just how it goes.

Some days are like that!!!

And it’s okay.

Not every day is perfect (in fact, very few are!).

Not every day is filled with precious, tender feelings.

Not every day is one for the scrapbooks.

We’re not living in a Hallmark movie!!!

Just keep moving your feet.

Apologize.

Move forward.

Throw some Grace around like candy!!!

For you. For them. For everyone.

(Also maybe EAT some candy like me!)

And remember, every moment is another chance to try again.