Lost my temper at the grocery store over something stupid. My kids saw the worst version of me. Didn't handle it with grace, didn't model Christ at all. The worst part is they're watching. They're always watching. How do you recover from moments like this and actually teach them about repentance and grace when you're the one who messed up?
The fact that you're acknowledging it and feeling bad about it actually puts you ahead of most people. Kids need to see that their parents are human and make mistakes, but also that they can own up to it.
Take it as a wake up call to figure out what's making you so on edge. For me it was sleep deprivation and needing to actually take breaks. Might be worth checking yourself.
This is the stuff nobody talks about but every dad deals with. You're not a bad person for losing it over something stupid. You're a good person for caring that they saw it.
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Yeah that grocery store aisle moment hits different when you realize they're watching. I've been there. At least you can sit down and explain what happened and why it wasn't okay.
Did you apologize to them yet? That's the key part. Kids are pretty forgiving if they see you actually mean it.