A change in perspective

I have been very bitter and angry lately. I have been short of patience- especially with my kids. I realize that I need to change my perspective on life. I have an expectation that my kids will do exactly what I want them too- we all know that is unrealistic. I need to allow them room to be kids; to take an extra minute to get their shoes on, to wander and enjoy the things around them. I am always in a rush- there really is no need for that! Before I know it they will be grown and I will miss these days. I don't want to look back on my parenting and be full of regrets. So, I am going to try to slow down just a bit and enjoy life.