Nicolette-Yes, I think being neurotic takes its toll on those who love (and live with) us. But as we work to learn to keep our neurotic selves a bit more under control, it's also nice when our loved ones realize that that's just part of the magic that's us. Whenever we watch the TV show 'Monk', my family laughs and says 'That's mama'. I laugh too because it's true.

Wendy-Learning to relax is tough work. Especially when raised that if the sun was up, you'd better be working on something. That good old Yankee work ethic in action! I've even learned not to feel the least bit guilty when I take a nap in the afternoon and the dishes haven't been done. Talk about progress!! LOL

Pat-Thank you for the compliment about wisdom. I don't feel very wise most of the time. Just someone who's finally learning instead of beating my head against the same damn wall again and again and again.

Lisa