This is so hard!

Why is it easier to yell than to speak kindly to those we love?  I think I'm done with summer!  Except that I'm not!  I love having my kids home and I love most of all no homework and no waking up early to pack lunches.  And yet, #2 needs school.  She has become down right mean and is talking back like I haven't seen in a long time.  And I don't know how to deal with it.  Before I always yelled and it didn't really work, but it kinda did.  Now not yelling makes her feel like she has more power and she's being even naughtier! UGH! I will start again tomorrow and pray for strength because I obviously need it!