I'm sleep-deprived after being up all night with a sick wee one. I'm afraid I couldn't make a coherent post but I wanted to put this out there. This quote jumped out at me today. I thought it was a great example of what it means to be a grown up :). Here it is for you to ponder...

"After awhile you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul,
And you learn that love doesn't mean leaning and company doesn't mean security,
And you begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts and presents aren't promises,
And you begin to accept your defeats with your head up and your eyes open, with the grace of an adult, not the grief of a child,
And you learn to build all your roads on today because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for paths.
After awhile you learn that even sunshine burns if you get too much.
So plant your garden and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.
And you learn that you really can endure...
That you really are strong, And you really do have worth."
-Veronica A. Shoffstall