I've lost all control.

I need to be told it's okay.

I need to hear I'm not doing anything wrong.

I need to feel like I haven't lost all my patience.

I need to know I am not alone.

Addie is testing me.

She gives me dirty looks.

She hits me.

She hits her sister.

She screams.

She throws real big temper tantrums.

She stopped listening.

There are days I don't even want to be around her.

I'd rather put her in her room then play with her.

Her reluctance to be nice is ruining her time with her sister.

I've tried reasoning.

I've tried timeouts.

I've tried yelling.

I've even cried.

I refuse to spank--but it's crossed my mind.

I don't know what to do.

She is her father.

She is so stubborn.

She is me.

She is so clever.

I feel like I've lost control.