mrs_madness, how funny! I was laughing out loud at the "what am I -- the sock fairy?" WHAT A HOOT!

Your point(s) are right on the money!

I taught my boys to cook (believe it or not), clean, and more importantly, wash and iron. They did their own.

Every once in a while I would see my youngest struggling with trying to get out the door on time and I'd say, "would you like me to iron that shirt for you while you do bla..bla..bla.." I instantly became his hero.

JJ