I've found peace in reminding myself that "This too shall pass." With both my girls (but mostly JJ) there are actions and struggles (peeing pants, purposeful falling for attention, etc.) that I do not enjoy dealing with. The realization that they are kids and have a lot of growing to do. Just because something happens frequently now, doesn't mean they will grow up and still do those things. My fear behind the emotions rising within me in those moments is based either on worrying about what others might be thinking (ew, your kids smell and are misbehaving, you are not a good parent) or an (irrational) fear that they will never grow out of this phase and it will affect their ability to have a happy, emotionally stable life.
My girls are smart and very capable. They will learn with practice and this too shall pass.
