Thank you for the response and question! Raising kids has been the greatest challenge and Blessing I could have every asked for!! Each stage of their lives have been an adapt, overcome, compromise, and exercise in patience depending on their age and the situation at hand. You're absolutely correct in saying, at times it is like talking to a brick wall!! Our oldest is going to be 20 years old in Sept. He is by far the most strong willed and independent of the 3; I think being the oldest, a boy and the fact my husband is an over the road truck driver are all contributing factors to his personality. He's the boss of the house when his dad isn't home, on average my husband is gone 4/7 days, and to persuade him into doing something I feel he
