Sometimes I wish my kids were still little shrimps.  Back when I controlled their every move. I determined who they played with and when and where and how long.  I determined extracurricular activities like sports and music and art classes.  I knew every detail of their lives because I was the puppet master.  Pulling the strings of their lives. Not so much anymore.  And while my kids do share a great deal of their days with me (and Mike) … [Read more...]