While I was walking today I was thinking about some of the things we have tried to teach you kids. It boils down to kindness and self-control because when you focus on these two, it naturally leads to good character. It was clear to us in the beginning that if you focus just on obedience children will obey out of fear or to please or other reasons, but not because they are developing and recognizing their own internal desire. It has worked pretty well. There have definitely been times when we have had to force immediate obedience because of the situation, but for the most part you guys are turning out to be really kind empathetic people with your own "good character". Love you guys tons - not going to apologize for intentional parenting :)!