That was 
great!!!      And .... so true!     

     Been there, done that, moved waaaaay on!      My son is now 44 and with maturity, comes realization and much appreciation!    He now never misses an opportunity to hug his "mean Mom" and tell her how very much he loves and appreciates her!    

      And ... btw .... he has a 17 year old 
daughter and realizes how difficult it can be to have to deal with "moods, attitudes, etc." and I just sympathize and smile!