" The things we do to our kids"

We weren't the greatest parents this week! We had a lot of work to do in the Youth room this week, so our days consisted of getting Zech up, feeding him breakfast and taking him to the church to play on the drums, or watch Veggie Tales just to keep him out of our way for the "work" times. We finally get that done, and pack him up without a nap and drove him 5 hours away to HOT HOT HOT Las Vegas. As our car begins to overheat, and we turn our a/c off, I look back at this marvelous boy, who just enjoys being with his mommy and daddy, as he falls into a much needed sleep amist the skin burning heat. We finally get him back home (well, to a hotel) and try to get him to go to sleep. He is happy in the hotel, and doesn't finally wind down until 9:30p. Then we make him get up early, get ready and fly all day. As much as he is enjoying the plane ride, he is building up a no-nap day, things his mommy and daddy are responsible to provide.
On top of all that, we get him off the plane and transport him to yet another church as we go to work to have a party. At this wonderful party, Zech is expected to behave, not be a normal 18 month old who hasnt been able to effectively nap. We want him to be sweet and adoring (which, in my opinion, he did pretty well the more tired he got).
As guests arrived and wanted to greet my adorable son, he yelled and screamed at them. He arched his back and protested very loudly. I was embarrassed. Maybe not really at him, but at my parenting. Why was my child, whom I raised (or am raising) not the perfect child? Well, then I realized. It is me who is not the perfect parent. He is doing what he knows to do in this situation perfectly!
"Oh my goodness! I have had no nap, no real food, my house is somewhere across the country, and I don't want to meet you right now! just get me my bed and a good dinner and let me be!" that sounds right! haven't we all thought about saying it?
So, to my perfect little boy, Mommy is sorry! I am sorry I put unrealistic expectations on you! I am sorry that not always can I provide you the things you desire. You were very adorable for the most part, we just couldn't share it with all the guests! But Mommy appriciates your effort, and resilance! You are the most wonderful boy! And I love you screaming and all!