I Just Got Called Out...

I need to think out loud for a minute this morning so bare with me... Carter's class is going swimming today for their field trip and I was not able to go which was the first thing that made me feel like a horrible parent today. I wanted to go but was not able to make it work. I was upset about it and called my Mom to get some reassuring comfort...but not so much...Instead I was called out on my lack of not thinking the way that a parent should! I allowed Carter to pick which swim suit he wanted to wear and the towel that he took. I made sure that I did not forget anything so as to not ruin his anticipated swim day! So as I was looking for a pat on the back, instead I was questioned on how in the world I could send him with a "pink" towel?!? "That is just asking for trouble and for him to get made fun of". As I picked up what she was putting down I realized that it was a very good question and I did not have a very good response. She was kind of right...how could I have done that? Different parenting perspectives I guess?!? I feel so overwhelmed at moments like this. I try to do it all and do it all right but I have a hard time doing it. I think like someone who is trying to be mature and someone who could give a shiz less what color your *#*&(^# towel is but still...come on Katie, think!