The thing that drives me crazy is the dissatisfaction angle. Can't wait to go to school, can't wait to get out of school, can't wait to...you name it. But, that is part of childhood. Every new stage brings new challenges. It sure keeps us humble!
I am very happy with them though. They are the perfect kids for us.
I look at my kids' pictures when they were little and feel a tug of nostalgia, but they've kept getting better as they've gotten older (with a few bumps and turns along the way).
I'm wondering how I'm going to do with my empty nest in the fall. I may come here often for comfort!