I am so tired of trying so hard to make my kids happy. I wish there was some magical potion or dust I could give them to make them at least appear to be happy. I spend so much time doing things for them, all I want in return is to know my efforts were appreciated. That's it. That's all I want. Am I asking too much? Do I just need to forget it and realize this is just part of motherhood? I love my kids so much, I just want them to be happy.