Cheating Husbands – YOU ARE NOT ALONE

I am really, really dreading being a single parent.  Yes, my husband cheated, and I still can’t get over it, but the thought of raising two kids on my own is scary.  You see, I am not one of these ‘good moms’.  I have to give it up to all of those stay at home moms that day in and day out take care of their kids.  I don’t have that skill set.  I didn’t realize how hard being a parent can be.  It never ends.  And for me in particular, I am always feeling like a bad mom.  I work during the day, come home, cook, take bathes and then bed. Not much time to do anything else.  So it is about 2-3 hours of interaction before bed.  And I go to bed so irritated!!  Mostly because my 3 year old will not go to bed smoothly, it is always a fight.  I don’t want to fight anymore!  But then I feel bad, I only spent a couple of hours with her, why should I be this irritated.  I can’t get control of her.  She raises her voice and wants things her way.  I try spanking, time out, yelling, and it doesn’t seem to work.  I know I need to be more consistent with my approach, but it is hard.  To all those moms (especially single moms) that have their kid disciplined and listening to them by age 3 – CHEERS TO YOU, GIVE ME ADVICE PLEASE.  Not that is just current state.  The thought of doing all of that alone is almost terrifying to me!!  I know that is not an excuse to have him stay but man, it is an overwhelming feeling to think that I might have to do it alone.  Ladies, I do have a man that wants to be very active in our kids lives, so technically, I won’t be alone, but you know what I am trying to say.  It’s time for me to say goodnight…till next time….