THIS is my contribution to the IDSR I am not good at recognising my good points,which I spose is defeating the purpose of this exercise........Oh well I have never really followed convention.instead of writing this piece about my parenting triumph I am dedicating this to all of you out there reading this.You are all doing such an incredible job,look at yourselves you are Mums,Dads,Step parents Aunts,Uncles,siblings and Grandparents.Each time you log onto this site to read,write or answer questions you are striving to improve yourselves as parents.Even if you think you are the worst parent in the world take heart you are not.No one is perfect nor the perfect parent.....learning and reaching out to be better parents is so commendable,you are all wonderful parents and relatives.Give yourselves a big hug you deserve it and remember if all you manage in a day is to give your kids or spouse a bit more patience then you have achieved a great step forward.I would like to mention a few of my minti friends for a special mention,these are probably very familiar to you if not go check out their profiles.                                                                                                                                    COOKCLAN- This lady is one of the most amazing Mother  I have ever met in the way she will go to the ends of the earth to research all facets of possible harmful trendy phases our kids get into.This Super Mum also has a brood of 4 extra kids that are not biological whom she fights for and protects like a ferocious Lioness.I admire and love you Angie 
                Lexi- Who hasn't been touched by this living Angel?this wonderful lady has gone above and beyond the norm to reach out and comfort any-one on minti and even outside of minti.We are truly blessed to have on this site and in our lives.I admire you Lexi for your beautiful soul and I love you. 
                 Kellzacar-Alana I haven't known u long but you have the strength and spirit to stand up for your kids and give them unconditional love,I truly admire you for this.I sincerely hope we become better acquainted.And know I am here for you. 
                  Emmysmum-MY little Kayla you have so much spirit and fire yet you raise our Emily so tenderly and with so much wisdom for one so young,I know you have had a rough past in different ways yet like the pheonix  you have risen from those proverbial ashes to triumph.I admire and love you for this.MWAH to you sweety 
                  Blackwidowkate-Deb your family and you have shared your angels illness with us teaching us to learn and not be ignorant of her CF.I admire your strength for conquering your past as well,I am here for you also. 
                   Cristlyn-You are such a young gentle little soul who has shown such strength and patience in dealing with all your little Mans Problems.I love you for all of these beautiful traits you have shown me .And know I am here for you also. 
                   ANGELMUM-You are my freaky chic who has shown me such a loyal and beautiful friendship,I treasure you and our chats.I know you are beautiful person inside and out who would  defend her kids to the end.You are one of the most honest people i have met and I admire and love you for this.  
                   Nell-18-Helen I think you are the eptimom of an english rose,with your quiet strength and dignity I think you are one of the most dedicated and loyal Mums I have had the privelage of knowing I have the utmost respect and admire you so much Thankyou for your friendship and know I am here for you 
                   MONYQ89-well bent one u didn't think I would leave you out did you...........heh ehehehehe I cant really talk about our conversations now can I roflmfao........You are one of my most funnest friends and a devoted wife and mother and It shines through I love you too,remember I am here for you always 
                    Nickysmummum-Hayley what you have gone through and triumphed makes me stand in awe of you......I have only known you for a short while but you are a light in my life And I really admire your beautiful heart and soul know I am here for you also. 
                    I hope all who read this can get a glimpse of just a few of these incredible women who have touched my life.Just know they are an inspiration each in their own way for me and I love them all dearly for their unique personalities and quirks. blessed be to all