tell me it gets better

I'm having one of those days where I feel like the worst mother in the world. Why is it so difficult for me to parent a child exactly like me? How on earth can I explain to Owen the importance of not letting little things get to him? He takes everything so personally and if something doesn't go his way he gets so disappointed. I'm exactly the same way. I try really hard not to take things personally and I try not to get too excited for things just in case they don't happen... but it doesn't always work. How can I help my child grow up to be unlike me? I guess I always thought things got easier as they got older, but it doesn't. There are just new things to worry about. Anyway, I sent Owen off to school a little while ago and he was still feeling pretty sad. I think maybe I'll just put Kate in for a nap and go feel sorry for myself. Because of course, when he has a cranky morning I take it personally, how could I not?