The problem for Leanne here is an ungrateful, spoiled family, from her mother to her husband and kids. Berating the family cook is not an option where I come from. We thank the chef (and God if so inclined depending on the person) for the food and remind ourselves how fortunate we are to be gathered around a table as a family. Returning to the basics does wonders!!

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1536504214545755?fbclid=IwAR0ROGuroLFS5vAxJdxRMiqn7FRksQYcEYNLCx82uiSYIgwyWM2iT9P3CGA

This is old but really spoke to me when it popped up on FB. I thought some other harried moms might also enjoy reading it.