I don't like being the bad guy.

When i found out i was having a child my mind was filled with all the amazing journeys i was about to embark on. How my adventure in life was going to become even more exciting and all the fun we were going to have. 

I did not imagine being the bad guy. 

I hate being the bad guy. 

What is the bad guy? The bad guy is the person that says no you can't have another biscuit, and say no to getting more toys out just before bed time. 

I don't like being that guy. I don't like making my child cry. 

I honestly did not contemplate this part of parenthood. 

I was merrily going along with a baby who doesn't have any strong preferences or the ability to shout " no no no" at the top of their voice. And then one morning BAMN!!! i had a toddler.  A toddler with strong preferences, who has a personality, who has a point of view. 

I don't want to set ground rules and say no to things that are probably quite fun. When all is said and done i want to make my son happy all the time. 

But i can't. I've got to set ground rules, I've got to teach him right from wrong so he grows up to be a respectable young man. I'm his mom, it's in my job description.

I just hope all the "yes's" out-weigh the "no's" and they are just a fading thought. 

Anyone else had being the bad guy?