Guilt-o-meter

[opalline]

I was feeling sick and crappy, and Little E was whining and stalling at dinner. I sternly reminded her that if I had to tell her one more time, I would take away her food and there'd be no dessert. She finished her dinner and looked over at me. "Mama, are you happy?"

I took a deep breath and lightened my tone. "Yes, I'm happy."

"Then why did you yell at me in my face? You yelled at me. You startled me." she said sadly.

Mom guilt-o-meter: 12 out of 10.