"Every day after school, I ask Wyatt what his favorite part of the day was. Today, I asked, and he answered:
"Coming home and yooking at you."
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥"
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Monday, September 10, 2012
Things I want my son to know
I found this list of "25 things I want my sons to know" and, well, while some of it is good advice, some of it is lacking. A cigar, really? Yes, nothing is wrong with having a cigar as long as it is ALONE or with other smokers and you are carrying some Febreze around with you. Nobody wants to smell that!
So anyway, as I go in for surgery today, I thought I'd take a few moments to share some things I want my son to know. So here goes...
1. I love you more than anything in the world, and I always will. I won't save this for last, because it's the biggest and most important thing I always want him to remember. No matter what happens in his life, my arms are always open and I will always give him comfort and love.
2. If you love and accept yourself, you find that you are also more accepting of others. Everyone is different and has been forged through different experiences in their lives. So there is no need to expect everyone to share your beliefs and values and outlook on life. Be you and allow others to be who they are, and you will let go of the burden of having to live up some arbitrary societal "rule" of how to be.
3. Stand up for those who are weak or unheard.
4. Always hold on to your integrity. Do the right thing, not because others expect it of you, but so you may walk through life with a light and guiltless heart.
5. Let go of that which you cannot control, and focus on yourself when you wish for change in your life. You can't control what other people do. You can only control your reactions to what they do. And sometimes, the best reaction is to let someone go, if they continually hurt you.
6. When you partner up with someone down the road, don't only pay attention to the butterflies and feelings you have. Pay attention to who they are; their character. Do they live their life with integrity? Are they respectful to others? Do they have harmonious relationships with most of the people in their lives? If not, don't expect it to be any different with you, no matter how wonderful they make you feel in the beginning.
7. Respect is the cornerstone of a long-term relationship. You should always respect another person's opinions, boundaries, and values. You should never try to change or control someone else - if someone isn't who you want them to be, either you aren't a good match for them, or you have some work you need to do yourself to make you ready for a relationship.
8. Laugh every day.
9. Always remember how fortunate you are, and live your life with gratitude.
10. Never be afraid to express yourself. If you are authentic, you will draw the right people to you, even as others who don't "get" you may run away. It is better to live a full rewarding life with fewer people than to live a lie behind a mask where everyone loves the fake you.
11. Never talk about people behind their back. If others are gossiping, do not get involved in the conversation.
12. Do not invite drama into your life. Everything is always ok in the end, and if it is not ok, then it's not the end. Take things one moment at a time, always do the best you can, and remember to breathe. But don't turn molehills into mountains and make a big deal out of things that aren't a big deal in the long run.
13. Smile at people. Not because it makes them wonder what you are up to, but because you realize every person has something to offer, and every person has some type of hidden pain. Be someone who brings light into the world.
14. Explore God. He's there, waiting for you to find Him, but I want you to find Him in your own way. Open yourself to possibility.
15. Sing and dance and build and write and draw and run. Fill yourself with all life has to offer.
16. Choose a profession that gives you enough money and time to travel.
17. Have babies. And be a good daddy.
18. Things are never never never as important as people.
19. There is always a way to get more money, but never a way to get back a lost experience.
20. Surround yourself with people who are positive and smart and good and funny. Yes, it is possible for someone to be ALL of these things. Don't settle for less.
I love you. Always and forever, my little puffalump. :)
So anyway, as I go in for surgery today, I thought I'd take a few moments to share some things I want my son to know. So here goes...
1. I love you more than anything in the world, and I always will. I won't save this for last, because it's the biggest and most important thing I always want him to remember. No matter what happens in his life, my arms are always open and I will always give him comfort and love.
2. If you love and accept yourself, you find that you are also more accepting of others. Everyone is different and has been forged through different experiences in their lives. So there is no need to expect everyone to share your beliefs and values and outlook on life. Be you and allow others to be who they are, and you will let go of the burden of having to live up some arbitrary societal "rule" of how to be.
3. Stand up for those who are weak or unheard.
4. Always hold on to your integrity. Do the right thing, not because others expect it of you, but so you may walk through life with a light and guiltless heart.
5. Let go of that which you cannot control, and focus on yourself when you wish for change in your life. You can't control what other people do. You can only control your reactions to what they do. And sometimes, the best reaction is to let someone go, if they continually hurt you.
6. When you partner up with someone down the road, don't only pay attention to the butterflies and feelings you have. Pay attention to who they are; their character. Do they live their life with integrity? Are they respectful to others? Do they have harmonious relationships with most of the people in their lives? If not, don't expect it to be any different with you, no matter how wonderful they make you feel in the beginning.
7. Respect is the cornerstone of a long-term relationship. You should always respect another person's opinions, boundaries, and values. You should never try to change or control someone else - if someone isn't who you want them to be, either you aren't a good match for them, or you have some work you need to do yourself to make you ready for a relationship.
8. Laugh every day.
9. Always remember how fortunate you are, and live your life with gratitude.
10. Never be afraid to express yourself. If you are authentic, you will draw the right people to you, even as others who don't "get" you may run away. It is better to live a full rewarding life with fewer people than to live a lie behind a mask where everyone loves the fake you.
11. Never talk about people behind their back. If others are gossiping, do not get involved in the conversation.
12. Do not invite drama into your life. Everything is always ok in the end, and if it is not ok, then it's not the end. Take things one moment at a time, always do the best you can, and remember to breathe. But don't turn molehills into mountains and make a big deal out of things that aren't a big deal in the long run.
13. Smile at people. Not because it makes them wonder what you are up to, but because you realize every person has something to offer, and every person has some type of hidden pain. Be someone who brings light into the world.
14. Explore God. He's there, waiting for you to find Him, but I want you to find Him in your own way. Open yourself to possibility.
15. Sing and dance and build and write and draw and run. Fill yourself with all life has to offer.
16. Choose a profession that gives you enough money and time to travel.
17. Have babies. And be a good daddy.
18. Things are never never never as important as people.
19. There is always a way to get more money, but never a way to get back a lost experience.
20. Surround yourself with people who are positive and smart and good and funny. Yes, it is possible for someone to be ALL of these things. Don't settle for less.
I love you. Always and forever, my little puffalump. :)
Thursday, September 6, 2012
The bwues
"Wyatt: "Mommy, we singed the bwues in school today."
Me: "You did!? How did it go?"
Wyatt: ♪ "I have the bwuuuuuuuuuues; I have the bwuuuuuuuuuuuuues. And I was tiiiiiired. So I went to sleeeep." ♪"
Me: "You did!? How did it go?"
Wyatt: ♪ "I have the bwuuuuuuuuuues; I have the bwuuuuuuuuuuuuues. And I was tiiiiiired. So I went to sleeeep." ♪"
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Punkin
"When I picked Wyatt up from after-care, I asked him "You ready, punkin?"
Another little Kindy boy said "PUNKIN?!?!?!"
I laughed... "Yes, he's my punkin. Doesn't your mommy or daddy call you any cute names like 'sweetheart' or 'cutie'? Well, Wyatt is my punkin."
So a few days later I go in to get Wyatt, and say "Are you ready, punkin?"
And the same little boy says "PUNKIN!?!?!"
I said "Yep... he's still my punkin!"
So today, I walked in, and before I said anything, the boy looked at me and asked...
"Is he still your punkin?"
I laughed and said "Yep, he's still my punkin."
Just thought it was cute. :)"
Another little Kindy boy said "PUNKIN?!?!?!"
I laughed... "Yes, he's my punkin. Doesn't your mommy or daddy call you any cute names like 'sweetheart' or 'cutie'? Well, Wyatt is my punkin."
So a few days later I go in to get Wyatt, and say "Are you ready, punkin?"
And the same little boy says "PUNKIN!?!?!"
I said "Yep... he's still my punkin!"
So today, I walked in, and before I said anything, the boy looked at me and asked...
"Is he still your punkin?"
I laughed and said "Yep, he's still my punkin."
Just thought it was cute. :)"
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