I too was a single mom and I am an orphan, so I am always feeling like people don't understand how much effort I put in to things. But what I need to remember about with my nit picking is, I can always worry about what could happen but I should save my energy for when something does happen. I think I nit pick out of boredom, cuz even if she cleans her room I will most likely find something that I am not happy about. I think my real issue is being a negative personality. I find that I don't like a lot of people I know. And I am always unhappy about something they have done or not done. Instead I should just accept them. But I let everything snow ball I think. I really wish I knew how to stop it. I don't know I need some serious help. But as for you YOU ARE A GOOD MOM!. Kids don't realize what you do is out of love, but they will later on down the road. I once read that what you are waiting to hear you may never heat it so say what you need to hear to yourself.
Thanks for listening
