I loved raising my kids. I loved the process, the dirt of it, the tears of it, the frustration of it, Christmas, Easter, birthdays, growth charts, pediatrician appointments. I loved all of it.
I can always tell when the mother in law's coming to stay; the mice throw themselves on the traps.
I consider myself a non-denominational Christian. I grew up in a Bible church and still hold those beliefs very close to me.