It's a Marathon Not a Sprint

[Gardener]

G-Woman,

It's tough... but being there as a sounding board on how to deal with difficult situations is one of the best gifts you can give your kids.

Exactly. Sounding board with the occasional "innocent" thought-provoking or putting-back-in-their-court questions. Let them ruminate and draw their own conclusions (when it's SO easy to give them OURS!)

And let me tell you, I wouldn't want to be a helpless old lady being wheeled into a nursing home by children who hold grudges.

Ouch! And Amen. Interesting perspective, to say the least.