Lots of good ideas already and they're reminders for me too. I always go to bed thinking how lucky I am to have DD and try to think of some good things I've done that day.

I've been reading a book called Buddhism for Mothers lately and it's really good and simple too. For me it kind of short-circuits the whole "why am I like this, was it my childhood" business about our personalities and kind of says, yes, suffering is normal but you just have to do your best and be kind to yourself and other people. Apols to the Dalai Lama for that half-arsed explanation!