my children struggle with finding their way in adulthood, I wonder how my mom did it.

How did she raise 7 of us without going totally crazy? Do we still worry her? Did we make her proud or just frustrate her?

Of course, if I ask, I know she will say she is proud of all of us but we have all had our moments that were not stellar.

I hope I can do this as well as my mom does. Without judgement, without "I told you so's", with open loving arms.

Thanks Mom, for all you have done, and still do.

PS...my mom is almost 70 in this picture. I hope I look that good in 20 years!!