Do you ever feel like a terrible mom?

[mombojombo]

I'm telling you that I love my kids like crazy.  I've tried my best.  But often feel like I've made so many mistakes along the way that they are certainly screwed up!  I feel like my child just isn't all that happy and am wondering what I've done to contribute.  Did I provide a happy home life?  Not always is it happy here.  I'm stressed a lot.  I get impatient and show it.  Did I give enough structure?  Due to being tired at times, I don't provide the best structure for my kids 24/7.  Sometimes I just feel rotten about the job I've done although it is hard at the moment you are in it to control it.  Anyone else feel like this as a parent?

[specialmom]

Wow, good timing.  In so many ways, I can't even express it.  I have older kids and sometimes I see the bad things about me in them.  yikes.  But I know I've tried.  Tried hard.  And will keep trying.