If I Had My Child to Raise Over Again
If I had my child to raise all over again,
I'd finger-paint more, and point the finger less.
I'd do less correcting and more connecting.
I'd take my eyes off my watch and watch with my eyes.
I would care to know less and know to care more.
I'd take more hikes and fly more kites.
I'd stop playing serious and seriously play.
I'd run through more fields and gaze at more stars.
I'd do more hugging and less tugging.
I would be firm less often and affirm much more.
I'd build self esteem first and the house later.
I'd teach less about the love of power,
And more about the power of love.
-- Diane Loomis
6 comments:
Thanks for the reminder!!!
this totally rang true for me, Henry's favorite line right now is (after starting some LOOOONG story) "Mom! Look at me!" (as in, look at me when I'm talking to you instead of trying to get the dishes done.)
Lanes, we have been looking for you everywhere! We're having a 10 year Jerusalem reunion. You have to come!
Hey girl! Can't believe your having that baby soon! It's gone by so fast!! Ok you can hit me. I hope everything goes well with the delivery! We might come up there for Thanksgiving. How awesome would that be! I would love to see your little one. Let us know asap when he arrives. Best of luck! I hope it is sooner than later! Love ya!
Lanie Thanks for the comment. It is great to hear about the LO. Today the missionaries walked by as we were getting out of the car and one was from Beaverton. Little warm feeling:) I ended up chatting and giving them a coke.haha I just was on the deseret news looking at the obits. Robyn, Marni and Em and I are going to go tomorrow. Let you know how it was. I am excited for the little brother to come to your house we just adore ours. what a blast. Keep us posted no pun intended.
This is so great I had to print it off and have it where I can see it. I can't believe you are due so soon.
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