Um, Daisy - don't you think that if you were "failing" GOD would let you know? I think you are more likely disappointing yourself. Guess what? I was a screamer too, and still can be at times. But I learned when I stayed home with my daughter that she did not respond well to shouting or raised voice. I tried whispering when I would want her attention, or using a softer voice so she had to stop and pay closer attention to me. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it did not.

I apologized to her if and when I did end up shouting and explained that I was sorry for yelling but that we needed to discuss her behaviors / actions / whatever. Honey - vacations are fun you play heck trying to get settled back into a routine afterward, especially with little ones.

Cut yourself some slack and just try and be aware of triggers and learn alternate attention getters such as lowering your voice, whispering, shoot take the crayons and draw a sad face and let her know that you are sad and how you can BOTH turn it into a happy face.

Be patient and kind - to yourself and to your daughter :-)

Be blessed girl and hang in there!

Daisey,just hang in their you are not failing god you just feel like you are.He understands he lived in this world you are stressed out from getteing back into your regular routine.I Pray that God will help you through this trying time and give you peace and rest.Give all things to God.Keep your faith and trust in him he loves you. You are his child.God bless you.