Coincidence?

I have been struggling lately in my role as a mother.  My 2, soon to be 3, year old son is what I like to call a strong willed child.  I am diligently working hard to shape the will without breaking the spirit (Yes, I’ve read Dare to Discipline, Bringing up Boy, and The Strong Willed Child by Dr. Dobson.)  Korben has been pushing and pushing me.  By afternoon, full on exhaustion has set in… in me and him.  At this point in the day I begin to question my mothering skills.  What am I doing wrong?  What I am doing right?  Am I too hard on him or am I too easy on him?  Is my daughter feeling the effects of my focus on him?  Nonetheless I’m tired a lot! When the adult school catalog came I thought taking a class would be a great way for me to have some me time.  I decided on the crochet class.  I figured since I was already decent at crocheting I wouldn’t have to think too hard but I also would be learning something new.  Wouldn’t you know that the class is held in the child development room at the local high school?  Each Monday I am surrounded by posters, signs, quotes, and projects about raising strong self confidence children.  I love what I do each day but it would be nice to completely escape from the chaos for just a couple hours. :)