Rough start, smooth end

As a parent you are constantly tested with your kids and as they get older they seem to push those boundaries even further. Some days can be a constant battle to get even the simplest of tasks done through dealing with arguments, tantrums, fighting, timeouts, rudeness, bad behaviour, sulking, the list can go on.

Today was just 'one of those days' for me. It started off on the wrong foot and couldnt seem to find the right one until much later in the day. Just a tough day of being a cross angry dad where I questioned alot of things I do with the kids and stupidly whether I'm a capable father. Of course I know I am, but when your down on things and in a rut its hard to remain positve.

After rest time I finally had some quiet to collect my thoughts and put things in perspective. We finished the day off on a positve note with no shouting, anger or rudeness, which was such a relief.

Getting out to Stromlo for a blissfull night ride definately helped to clear my thoughts and smooth over what turned out to be a pretty rough morning for me.