Jennifer, it is great to be back myself, and good to see you, I love reading your posts, I cannot get all caught up, as so little time!
It is tough to see that some stuff I thought/think were uncompromisingly HUGE (TV in bedroom, etc.) are things I can live with now. I think it is important to look at whether we are being stubborn about getting things OUR way or the highway, and accept that they like some things just because, and it doesn't have to be a big deal to me. Just giving in to them without feeling like it is a power struggle or a major summit of compromising and all has its worth.
hugs to you!
GBO- I am here with you "I say all this as a reformation-in-progress of a person who has loved to control the small stuff in our family life for reasons I am still working out."