Am I being an ass?

[Momof4]

Hey, brightsparks, what I said that you quoted at the top of page 4 was not directed at you, ok? It was something I hear HDCP's say that really stumps me, that's all. I'm a loving person who gives too much and gets stomped on all the time by adults, but at least with children you can give and receive mutually caring and admiration and celebrate successes together. It's wonderful when they throw their arms around me and tell me they love me but I know they are with me for 3-4 years and then they are going away and I've done my best to help them turn into wonderful people. And that's a good thing.

Exactly what you just said - work on and master the balance in life. Yes! You just made the best conclusion of all.