Kris you are such an inspiration, good on you for your amazing attitude towards motherhood and being a nuturing parent. I find when I hear mums/dads talking to their children when we are out and about in a way I wouldnt choose too, it re-affirms the mum I want to be and that I dont want to become one of "them". Things like "Whats the weather going to be like today" from a little boy finding something to wear to the lady I stayed with on Friday, from mum "What do I look like the weather man?" and when kids make a request and parents say 'I dont care what you want!" Imagine how the kids feel? Ick!
We are all doing a great job, just the fact we are on here looking for advice and support on raising our kids shows how much we care. Good on us!