Well, we have survived the toddler years and most of the elementary school years too.  My oldest two children are middle schoolers and my youngest is in 3rd grade. 

Life has gotten so much easier for all of us.  Gone are the days of rushing  them home to nap in their cribs, having to get to preschool by noon to pick them up, traveling with pack and plays, diapers, car seats, strollers, etc...  I am happy in my middle years too!    

Worries about them driving and worse yet, drinking and driving are a few years away.  And now I see on this website that there is something called "trunking" that I'll have to worry about!!

I am trying to take advantage of this in between time we have by keeping communication open and talking about the challenges which might loom ahead.  I know the high school years present lots of new challenges and I'm glad that I can get a sneak peek here of what they may be.