One of the most precious presents I have ever received was from my girls Christmas 2010. Amy and Kylie made a book. They took a blank notebook and Amy wrote lines for which Kylie made illustrations. Here are a few excerpts:
"I love it when you say "research shows ..." whenever you want us to do something we don't want to do ..."
"I love it when you pat us on the back once, saying with your actions, "its ok if you don't want to do it, your feelings don't matter..."
"I love it when you make the same meal all week long..."
"I love it when you tell us disgusting facts about biology at the dinner table..."
"I love it when your computer goes into the tech office for service and you are in a bad mood until it returns..."