I definitely make mistakes and get frustrated at times! Kids can be ridiculously frustrating and stubborn. Very stubborn.

But I certainly don't expect my kids to be perfect so I try not to expect myself to be. I'm also starting to realise my kids don't need me to be either. Just last week I was having a not so great afternoon and my eldest came over and said "never be sad mummy coz I love you even when you make mistakes". So if I make a mistake, I just acknowledge it, apologize if applicable and move forward, forever trying and learning. I think messing up can actually be a great opportunity to demonstrate to your child where to go from there.

At least half of the time I take my kids outside is because I know it will keep them distracted enough to let me sit and have a breather.