Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Kids & Advice
When I started this blog, I really believed it would be for my kids. I wanted to pass on Mom advice. Sometimes teenagers really don't want to listen to Mom, but they'll listen to their friends. Yeah, they listen to those who don't know what they are even talking about. Their decisions are so difficult that they sometimes lose braincells just by trying to decide what to have for breakfast in the morning.
I had the idea that maybe if they saw it (advice) in writing that it might possibly be true or good to know. Yeah right. I rant about life & other things & haven't even gotten down to business yet. No wonder my kids don't want to listen - they have to wade through too much crap to find the golden nugget. Let me clarify that one - they believe it is crap, I believe it is good advice along with a story and a moral. Ok, I guess they don't want to hear the stories - they don't care if I already know what I am talking about - they just don't want to hear it.
I have one kid that won't talk and another that won't stop. Night and day - what a difference.
What a wonderful, delightful difference.
I just love their sense of humor, their fresh view of the world and yes, I do learn from my kids.
Things I learned so far - yes, I am sure you have probably learned these also, but I wanted to put them here, so I will!
Share - it never hurt anyone to share.
Stand up for yourself - if you don't, who will?
Stand up for the little guy - even if it is against your friends.
If you can get yourself out of bed in the morning - be thankful all day.
If you can open your eyes and see the sun, clouds, your loved ones - be even more thankful.
Smile - it makes you feel better.
Be happy - it makes everyone feel better.
Don't worry so much - if you can do something about it, do it. If you can't - why worry?
Do your best.
You can let the housework go sometimes - spend the time with your kids and have fun.
People come to see you - not your house.
Be happy with yourself - fat or not, everyone is unique.
Be fair.
If you are wrong, apologize & mean it.
Look 'em in the eye - even your enemies.
Don't waste time thinking bad thoughts or bad wishes - karma happens!
Regrets - I am human, as are we all. I have made bad decisions and done things that I cannot take back - they have all brought me to where I am in life & I love my life, my kids & hubby.
I would definitely do things a little different if I had to do it over - but not too much different, because I wouldn't want to lose what I have in my life.
If life does bring lemons - as it has before, make lemonade or get the tequila and drink til you feel better.
I prefer my scotch.
hmmmmmm, it's gotta be happy hour somewhere.....
FYI - I may joke about drinking, but I rarely do it.
A shot every now and then with 1/2 a beer, but so rarely that a six pack of Corona sits in my fridge for months & months. Oh well, it is the thought that I can have a drink if I want. That way I age my Scotch / Whiskey / Tuaca even more.
I had the idea that maybe if they saw it (advice) in writing that it might possibly be true or good to know. Yeah right. I rant about life & other things & haven't even gotten down to business yet. No wonder my kids don't want to listen - they have to wade through too much crap to find the golden nugget. Let me clarify that one - they believe it is crap, I believe it is good advice along with a story and a moral. Ok, I guess they don't want to hear the stories - they don't care if I already know what I am talking about - they just don't want to hear it.
I have one kid that won't talk and another that won't stop. Night and day - what a difference.
What a wonderful, delightful difference.
I just love their sense of humor, their fresh view of the world and yes, I do learn from my kids.
Things I learned so far - yes, I am sure you have probably learned these also, but I wanted to put them here, so I will!
Share - it never hurt anyone to share.
Stand up for yourself - if you don't, who will?
Stand up for the little guy - even if it is against your friends.
If you can get yourself out of bed in the morning - be thankful all day.
If you can open your eyes and see the sun, clouds, your loved ones - be even more thankful.
Smile - it makes you feel better.
Be happy - it makes everyone feel better.
Don't worry so much - if you can do something about it, do it. If you can't - why worry?
Do your best.
You can let the housework go sometimes - spend the time with your kids and have fun.
People come to see you - not your house.
Be happy with yourself - fat or not, everyone is unique.
Be fair.
If you are wrong, apologize & mean it.
Look 'em in the eye - even your enemies.
Don't waste time thinking bad thoughts or bad wishes - karma happens!
Regrets - I am human, as are we all. I have made bad decisions and done things that I cannot take back - they have all brought me to where I am in life & I love my life, my kids & hubby.
I would definitely do things a little different if I had to do it over - but not too much different, because I wouldn't want to lose what I have in my life.
If life does bring lemons - as it has before, make lemonade or get the tequila and drink til you feel better.
I prefer my scotch.
hmmmmmm, it's gotta be happy hour somewhere.....
FYI - I may joke about drinking, but I rarely do it.
A shot every now and then with 1/2 a beer, but so rarely that a six pack of Corona sits in my fridge for months & months. Oh well, it is the thought that I can have a drink if I want. That way I age my Scotch / Whiskey / Tuaca even more.
