What kids teach you

I had a thought today while I was conversing with one of the kids trying to convince them to do what I asked them to. I was wondering if I was alone in doing this. Here's how the conversation went: my thoughts are represented with the*

Me- You need to get dressed so you can go to school.
Z- I don't want to get dressed (stomping his feet)
Me - You'll miss school and I know you love school
*I know this is my fault because I was on the computer all morning so I need to remain calm
Z-I don't want to get dressed or go to school
Me-Come on I know you will enjoy school once you get there. Would you like me to pick out your clothes?
*I have so much to do today plus I spent 75 bucks for you to go to school. Maybe I don't care if you go in your PJ's, Ugh, I really shouldn't have been blogging this morning, Isn't this what Elder Ballard talked about in Conference! I need to get better at this mom thing.
Z-Okey Dokey mom (gets dressed with mismatched clothes and comes back)
*How funny is this. I do the same thing to Heavenly Father. He says you need to do this I say I don't want to. He gently repeats the request and how many times do I say I don't want to or I don't feel like it or I can't because I am not strong enough, smart enough, etc. My kids are great examples in that they do give in and do what I asked them to do. How funny the things I learn because of my kids.