Actually, they are pretty good chips off the ol' Critter (with a generous slather of me in the mix). They have their moments, but on the whole, I'm pretty pleased with the way they are turning out. They are smart, reasonably well-liked and fairly well-adjusted. I would say they have more good points than bad. And the bad points, well, Critter and I just try to turn those into something good.

The main thing is, I like my kids for who they are. I actually get a kick out of their personalities. Yeah, sometimes they get on my last nerve, but that is just their way of testing the waters of independence. And God knows, I want them to become independent!

So, yay for my kids. (Their shit does stink, but at least they know how to spray the Lysol). :-D

Peace,
Amy