It's A Wonderful Family!

For all my years of being a parent to 4 children, one thing I’ve learned is that you cannot predict how your children’s lives will turn out. All my children are now married and I am the proud Nanna to 6 grandchildren.
When they were younger they all had their own unique personality and at times it was quite challenging. The real test of patience though was when they entered their teenage years! My two girls were the biggest challenge! My eldest daughter was very independent and “thought she knew everything about life”. I’m sure you’ve heard that before!
My youngest daughter was more dependent but could be very “sneaky”! They certainly gave my husband and I some interesting times, and we sometimes wonder how we made it through! We used to say to other parents, put your kids in a boarding school at 14 and don’t let them out till they’re 20!
Both of my girls have grown into wonderful, independent women who now have families of their own. The two boys were relatively easy in comparison. We had a few issues with alcohol early on but as of now, neither of my boys drink much at all. They are both loving, caring men and we’re so proud of them.
We spend each and every day being grateful for the wonderful family we have. I equate my family life to the quotation below and believe that our home is as beautiful as a flower garden!

A family is a place where minds come in contact with one another. If these minds love one another the home will be as beautiful as a flower garden. But if these minds get out of harmony with one another it is like a storm that plays havoc with the garden.
Buddha (563 BC - 483 BC)

I hope my stories about my family help you in your quest to have a wonderful family life.