I expend far too much of my maternal energies on guilt and regret.

But I really feel strongly that our kids do way too much homework. The research is on my side. It's easy to make a fuss when you're right. That can be the tagline of my life: 'It's Easy To Make A Fuss When You're Right.'

I talk too much.

I spend far too much time on eBay buying lamps and upholstery remnants.

I have too much money invested in sweaters.

I drink too much coffee.