What My Children Help Me Remember When They Became Adults

Now that my four children are adults, they keep reminding me that life is still an adventure and exciting even though there are grown-up responsibilities. Everyone has thoughts worth listening to because they're often extremely wise and all adults, including their parents, are worth having as friends.

People will still love you even if you disagree and there's a special magic in Christmas and Easter, only this time it doesn't come from the plethora of gifts under the tree. The magic comes from the closeness and respect created in a loving family.

Playing with dress-up clothes allows you to hang onto your inner child. Love every moment because the days pass quickly, joy is richer than momentary thrills and never, ever tell a lie (mom - you will get caught). It's just not worth it.

What have your adult children help you to remember?