Hubby told me that he thought that I had a favourite child. I was incredibly offended at this statement! I thought that I treated the kids equally. I love them all unconditionally. I was shocked to hear that he perceived my relationship with the kids this way and I wonder if I'm giving off the signal that I prefer one child over another.

They are given responsibilities, freedoms and discipline based on their age, personalities and gender - that can't be helped. They all have the same rules to abide by, but they are each individuals and have to be treated accordingly.

The thought that my kids might think that I have a favourite makes me physically sick. I have to find a way to change my behaviour while maintaining consistency with the way the kids are raised. (Does that make any sense at all???)

I think that I have the best kids in the world! I am so proud of them and could never choose between them. I hope they know that.