Suzette
I have a lot of "paper and professional" accomplishments. Other stuff, too. Looks great on a resume.
But, nothing comes even close to raising 3 wonderful, accomplished kids. The only hard and fast "rule" I had in raising them was "make the world just a little bit better place because you're here." That about covers it all, including doing the dishes.
I know pride is supposed to be a deadly sin. Ha! You deserve to be proud because of what you modeled. I've always felt that my kids are far more capable, resilient, and empathetic because I never hid my imperfections. I think that kids who grow up with the illusion that perfection is attainable are pursuing the impossible.
warren