A Saturday Vist to the Flower Gardens

Starting With My Kids

I have to tell you that lately the world has really been getting to me. Quite a bit has been going on in my life and in the life of those close to me that really just seems unfair. With the economy the way it is, and the government the way they are, and people in general just seem to be getting meaner and ruder and more selfish then ever. It's made me think a lot about what kind of world I want for my kids. I've been wondering how I can make life better for them. And I think the best way to do that is to start early and teach them some things now, teach them how to be better, happier people and how to life a good life inspite of everything around them. I encourage all the other moms and dads in the world to do the same. (And post it to your blog as well.) Maybe we can change things, starting with our own kids.
The 10 Most Important Things My Kids Need to Learn.........
1. Life is not fair, learn to accept it.
2. Be kind to people even if they are mean to you.
3. Smile at everyone you see and don't feel bad if they don't smile back.
4. Always think about your future, but remember to enjoy today.
5. Know God and live by his ways.
6. Learn now how to eat healthy and stay active, and don't make fun of the ones who don't.
7. Always use your head, it really can take you many, many places.
8. When you find the one you love, make sure she is the one you want AND the one who is right for you, and then do everything you need to do to keep her in your life. (A good love is few and far between.)
9. Give everyone the respect they deserve. Remember that every living thing needs respect, people, plants and animals. And don't forget that this includes respecting the place in which they all live and the things they all need to survive.
10. Remember that your family is the best gift you can ever have and the only people who will ALWAYS be there for you.

Good Life Moments

-Last week Dawon was sitting at his little picnic table coloring with markers. Brody came over and sat beside him, picked out a marker, took the cap off and started coloring on his own paper. I was blown away! A 14th month old baby doing this, and his scribbles didn't look to bad!
-Yesterday Dawson and his friend were doing the Hokey Pokey. Brody came up and started clapping his hands and spinning in a circle. I said to Doug, "Wow, he knows what to do!" It was such a cute moment!
-This morning Dawson and Brody were laying downstairs together, quietly watching Tellitubbies, both laughing at the "funny" parts. It was, I think, the first time that every really happened. It was so sweet, so cute!

Yes, Life is Good.