Things I learned about being a Parent

There are many parents who struggle with their desires to do the best that they can for their children. I am one of them. When my children were younger, I would have given anything to talk with someone I trusted. I needed a friend who knew how to listen to help with my feelings of inadequacy and concern. I wanted someone who was honest about their mistakes and could express remorse for the results of their good intentions gone awry. Now, I am on the other side of my past choices and benefiting from the labors to correct my weaknesses. Hopefully by sharing what I have learned, others will feel less alone, and feel more gratitude and peace. Parenting is not always easy, but for me it will always be worth it. In the simplest of words, here are 101 things I am glad to know about being a parent today.