Meanwhile, every so often, your children come to visit. They are, amazingly, completely charming people. You can't believe you're lucky enough to know them. They make you laugh. They make you proud. You love them madly. They survived you. You survived them. It crosses your mind that on some level, you spent hours and days and months and years without laying a glove on them, but don't dwell. There's no point. It's over. Except for the worrying. The worrying is forever.
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The author reflects on the joy of watching her children grow into delightful individuals who bring her immense happiness and pride. Their visits fill her with gratitude, as she marvels at how they turned out, considering the challenges of parenthood they all faced together. The bond between them is deepened by a shared experience of survival through the ups and downs of life.

Despite her satisfaction with their accomplishments, the author acknowledges a lingering sense of worry that accompanies motherhood. This worry seems to be an everlasting part of her role, overshadowing the past difficulties of parenting. Ultimately, she recognizes that the most profound connections come with both joy and concern for their well-being.

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