Thank you for sharing~ I think we all have regrets from our youth. I know now you spend hours listening where you can!

I used to feel embarrassed that my father had an accent because none of my friend’s parents did. My father was born and raised in the old city of Jerusalem – wasn’t Israel at that time yet). Now I would love to spend hours listening to his stories about his upbringing. I lost out on some special knowing although I did hear a few of his stories.

What an awesome post Linda!
I love the title.

I think we have all gone through this as both children and as parents. There comes a time when our kids think they have the option of moving out if they aren’t happy with the rules. I enjoyed your positive outlook in addressing this topic.

Thanks for making me smile,
Val
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I love it! It’s wonderful that your daughter learned and was able to share it with you! You must be doing something right! Hey, Lynn, why don’t you get a picture to attach to your comment so we all can see who you are! I’ll take you through the process it’s free, just go here: http://lindagraceonline.com/get-the-focus-on-you/

What led to you appreciating her? I’m curious! I’m happy for you and her that you feel the way you do!

The photo of your children is a treasure. My daughter is living in Scotland and for the first time in years we are getting on really well and I am finally begining to appreciate her for the wonderful person she is and am glad that I am stuck with her.

One of my daughters used to tell me how “cool” her friends’ mother was. She dressed young, she chatted with them about their boyfriends etc. After a few months she came home fed up and ranting about “Why can’t she act like a mother. She’s NOT our friend!!”

Thank you Matt, it’s so wonderful to see the kind of parent you want to be!

I thank you for saying so! As parents we can only hope! I always tell my kids they’ll have to grow up and forgive me for not being perfect, just like I had to forgive my parents!

Thanks for sharing! I have lots of friends who have one child, some by choice, some by chance (or Devine providence), and from the stories they share, it is more difficult! With more than one the kids entertain each other!