Adolescence is perhaps nature's way of preparing parents to welcome the empty nest. (Karen Savage & Patricia Adams)

I survived the teenage years of my first-born with mere scratches. My second child was more of a challenge. It was a struggle, but we made it.

This last child, well, she's way more imaginative and adventurous than either of her siblings. There may not be any survivors.

(Am I really old-fashioned to believe bathing suits are mandatory for public hot tubs?)