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I agree, it makes sense. The thing that changed is my initial emotion: frustration because of expectations, then I think about it and realize my expectation is

I agree, it makes sense. The thing that changed is my initial emotion: frustration because of expectations, then I think about it and realize my expectation is wrong and usually apologize. While during their first year, my initial reaction was usually the correct one. I felt I could "read" them better.

vorpalhex 11mo ago
Your kids are also growing, espressing much more complex emotions. You have the right goal in your focus, you'll get it with time and practice.