I used to think smacking was a perfectly acceptable way to discipline a child.
Now I know how useless it is - having done it a handful of times (each time I wasn't in control of myself) I know it just plain doesn't work and sends the wrong message to my kid.

I thought I'd be a patient parent... my impatience astounds me some days.

I always knew I would enjoy my kids. The reality is while I don't enjoy them ALL the time, they do delight me and fill my heart more than I could've imagined.