Challenged by my children (isn't that their job?!)

"Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward." Ps. 127:3
I am continually challenged, encouraged, frustrated, discouraged, jubilant, inspired, maddened, saddened, confused, astounded, overjoyed... with my children. At any given time, one of these feelings/emotions consume my thoughts for my children. But there are times when 2 or 3 of these emotions converge on me and I am left at a loss of words or actions or strength. Prayer (crying out to God) is the only response I can muster - both in times of joy and sorrow.
I am so grateful for the children God has blessed Jody & me with - Samuel, Solomon, Emma. They have helped me to see God's glory in so many ways- from the miracle of life to the wonder of love to the depths of despair to the heights of joy - God reveals to me Himself...and many times in these dear ones.
The verse from Psalm 127 needs to be seen in context. The psalmist starts off saying, "Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain" - God is building this house of our family, and I need to follow the Master Carpenter's blueprint. Then, after verse 3 it says, "Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth." Whoa... Where has my aim been? Where have my children been led? Our pastor has said many times, and it has become a saying in our house, "Paths lead to places." ("Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."(Ps.119:105)) Being still and knowing God and listening to His truth corrects my aim and gives hope to the next generation, not because of what I produce, but because of what God produces in me through His Word by His Spirit, for His glory and for my (and my family's) utter and complete joy.
So, may I continually be challenged, O God, by You through my children, and may I never stop thanking You for the experience of seeing Your great love in those challenges! You are so good to me!