Definitely not a bad mum!!! I had such a bad day yesterday and monday that I am SooOOOOooo thankful to be at work today away from the constant whinging!!!!!!!!! I think it makes a better mother when she's had a chance to escape, relax and unwind than having a frazzled mother who doesn't have any time to herself!!!! Your patience seems to get longer when you have a good break away from them!!! Big hugs to you - you are doing a GREAT job!!!