My relationship with my children, nieces and nephews are the longest relationships in my life, and it is ongoing. From a young uneducated parent, I have grown into a maturing educated parent. Whether it be parent, godparent, step-parent or grandparent I have learned as much from my children, nieces and nephews as they have learned from me. We have grown and evolved together through the best and worst of times. This is a compilation of my experiences, both joyous and disappointing.