In one sentence, what could you be better at as Mum?

[thisismylittlebrotherGeorge]

For me, it's keeping my own emotions under control when I feel triggered by my 5yo who has ADHD.

I feel so guilty sometimes that I'm not coping but clearly he isn't either and needs me to be the calm in the storm which I am failing at. I don't get mad as such, but I could be more patient and not as quick to become frustrated.

I'd say exactly the same as you. Not much advice but just wanted to say that I think every mum who is honest would like to be more patient or get less frustrated.

Not caring if they eat or don't.

Controlling my emotions when I feel completely overwhelmed, and taking more time to be present for them even when the housework is mounting up and the to do list goes up to my head.

Organising outings and activities. We mostly just sit in the living room and let DD play by herself while being available for games or reading or anything else she wants us for.

Same.

Not letting frustration get the better of me and turn me into a snappy mum. Having more patience. I struggle with relentless interruption when I'm trying to focus on a task the most and can get grumpy with them.

I want to do better. It's hard though and we're only human.

I also make a point of saying sorry to DC if I've been snappy or frustrated.

Engaging when I'm tired rather than turning on the TV and sitting on my phone.

Another one who wishes she could be less frustrated and have more patience. I agree with a PP, and I do always apologise if I snap. Something my own parents never did

Lots I could have done earlier. Bit late now.

Take control of screens everyone.. while you can!

Controlling frustration and anger for me too.

And teaching them stuff at home like times tables.

Same as @CoalCraft. Guilt around not taking toddler out enough or doing enough activities.

Mine have too much screen time. I’m really trying but I’m just exhausted and when I do an activity with them or try to get them to play they just bicker and argue and won’t share, it drives me mad and so sadly the iPads come out more often than they should.

Patience. Not losing my rag

Housework and cooking.

Looking after myself.

The mum side of things I think I've done a pretty good job.

The adulting side though is another matter, financially I'm very in control and organised but actual house keeping stuff I'm rubbish at. I'm like a teenager but instead of having a messy bedroom it's the whole house (apart from DDs room - she's very tidy). I rarely cook from scratch, don't do chores often enough really etc etc. I blame being a single parent, workload with teaching etc but it's not really that - I'm lying down MN now when I could dust I'm just lazy and it's not a priority.

Same as you OP. More patient and in control of emotions. Less frustrated and more fun!

Being more 'present' when I'm tired, and getting go bed at a sensible time so I'm tired less.