“Insanity is hereditary. You can catch it from your kids.” - Erma Bombeck

This quote is from one of my all time favorite authors, Erma Bombeck! There's no question about it, being a parent, whether with the help of a partner or doing it all on your own, is not an easy job.  It can seem thankless at times, make you want to pull your hair out and question your own sanity, yet it can also be the most rewarding thing you've ever done.  Keeping a sense of humor, remembering to always stay the parent, more than the friend, learning how to have buckets of patience, maintaining open lines of communication and being flexible as your little chicks blossom into individuals with their own sense of style and purpose, are crucial.  If you ever want to have a good laugh, pick up a copy of Erma Bombeck's book, "If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits"