Incredible Woman #3 - LoriAnne Spear

"Smile and laugh with them more - make sure their memories of you aren’t just ones of you being stressed out, even if that stress is a result of you trying to give them every opportunity under the sun. Even if they appreciate the opportunity, they will remember your stressed face more. Let them see that you do enjoy being their mom, even if they aren’t perfect. Insist that they learn how to work, stick to a job until it’s done well. Don’t do for them what they can and should do for themselves, unless they need a tender mercy service act now and then. Don’t be afraid to say no to them when you can’t afford it or if they just don’t need right then. Don’t be afraid to say no to others who want your time and energy that will result in you being stressed at home. Most of all, enjoy them as individuals, they leave too soon, and you will want them to come back and visit now and then."