I can't believe this 30-Day Blog Challenge is coming to an end. Of course, I have strung it out over like 45 days, so you're probably tired of it already.
I have a lot of aspirations. And anyone that has read me for any length of time knows what they are:
- Great teacher
- Published writer (well, technically I am published, but you know what I mean.)
- Debt free
- A size 10
Anyway, there is one thing that I think about ALL. THE. TIME. And if I accomplish this, than the rest will just be gravy. Well, a gluten, fat fat-free version.
I hope that when my children grow up, they remember their childhood in a positive way. That they don't remember the times I was "sick." That they will always want to come home for the holidays or "just because." That they won't feel like anything I may or may not have done to them has a negative bearing on what they become.
Quite simply, I don't want them to feel the way I do.
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Side note: As I was typing this up, Nicholas walked by. He saw the bullet points and said, "What is this. 'Things I Am?'"
I replied, "No. Those are things I want to be."
He looked confused. "But you are already this (points to published writer) and this (great teacher) and this (debt free). "
I laughed. "No. Honey, I am NOT debt free."
"Oh. Well, you are almost this (points to size 10). You are an 11."
That kid is smart. He is going to make some lady a very good husband. ;)
3 comments:
Clearly, you are doing SOMETHING right with the kids. Unless he followed that up by asking for money. Then, well, he still knows how to give great compliments.
You are wonderful. I am sure that your kiddos will ALWAYS want to come home to you.
Don't ever change.
That's a nice boy you've got.
You know, I had an interesting childhood. But it has made me think about my parenting in ways I think are productive. So keep in mind that while you may wish for things to be different, the effects that they have on kids can be useful, even character-building.
I'm excited about the announcement!
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