I was just sitting here contemplating this roller coaster we call life. We know it moves quickly, has its ups and downs, makes us sick, and even excites us. Even knowing all of this, we continue to ride. Is it the thrill of the unknown we seek, or do we push through the fear in hopes we'll come out on the other side feeling exhilarated and ready to ride again?
My goal for my 36th year in life (yes, I'm turning 36 on the 14th of this month!), is to enjoy the ride. I know there is a lesson in this somewhere, and I am bound and determined to discover it. While I've never considered myself much of a dare-devil, I've also never been known to throw in the towel. Who knows? Maybe there's a compromise somewhere?!
And, hey, if all else fails...there's always the merry-go-round.
10.11.2011
10.05.2011
good news minute
We all dreaded it as children, right?! The infamous three word sentence that sent chills down our spines...PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE! I think it's safe to say that I could stop with those three words, but I won't.
As if it isn't stressful enough to hold this dreaded meeting twice a year, it is also deemed necessary for parents to reserve their desired time WEEKS in advance. Poor kids! Why not just pour salt on the ever increasing wound!
I think that I, along with many others, would admit that we walk into the school hoping for the best and expecting the worst. Turns out, this year's meeting left no wounds or battle scars. Nothing can please a Mom more than to hear great things such as:
"What a gentlemen your son is."
"His scores are above grade level."
"If it were up to me, your son would be permanent assistant coach of our class."
"You are raising an amazing boy."
"His manners are remarkable."
The truth is, I could go on and on - I won't. I felt so incredibly honored to walk away from this experience with a sense of pride for my boys. I'm completely blessed to have been entrusted to these magnificent children and it's safe to say that my rule of parenting will remain unchanged - be smart enough to know when to stay out of their way and let them be who they are.
Life. Is. Good.
As if it isn't stressful enough to hold this dreaded meeting twice a year, it is also deemed necessary for parents to reserve their desired time WEEKS in advance. Poor kids! Why not just pour salt on the ever increasing wound!
I think that I, along with many others, would admit that we walk into the school hoping for the best and expecting the worst. Turns out, this year's meeting left no wounds or battle scars. Nothing can please a Mom more than to hear great things such as:
"What a gentlemen your son is."
"His scores are above grade level."
"If it were up to me, your son would be permanent assistant coach of our class."
"You are raising an amazing boy."
"His manners are remarkable."
The truth is, I could go on and on - I won't. I felt so incredibly honored to walk away from this experience with a sense of pride for my boys. I'm completely blessed to have been entrusted to these magnificent children and it's safe to say that my rule of parenting will remain unchanged - be smart enough to know when to stay out of their way and let them be who they are.
Life. Is. Good.
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