Sorry I yelled...

Dear Nicky,

Last night you were having a hard time sleeping and woke me up. I stormed into your room and yelled at you to go to sleep and then I gave you three swats on your butt. "I'm sorry!" you cried. Then I stopped in horror at what I'd done and put my head on your little body, which soothed you a little and you finally went to sleep. I'm so sorry I behaved like that. Sometimes I get angry when I'm woken up, but that doesn't excuse my behavior. I felt terribly guilty and ashamed all day.

Love,
Dad