by

McKenzie

When my husband and I were expecting our first child, I didn't go crazy reading mommy or parenting books.  I read the old standby What to Expect When You Are Expecting and watched a few videos.  I read the parenting magazines in my OBGYN's waiting room, and picked up a copy of Jenny McCarthy's book Belly Laughs when I happened to see it on a discounted table at Borders.  However, I do remember reading a book of stories of Mothers with grown children, recounting their parenting experiences.  Some were happy memories, some were helpful tips and some were regrets. There was one in particular that has lingered in the back of my mind through the years. ...