Saturday, June 20, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
I got this in an email & I LOVED it...
Life’s Lessons
Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio
"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most-requested column I've ever written."
My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."
Saturday, June 6, 2009
My Dad Turns 60...
Hard to believe that my dad turned 60! We had a family get together (in spite of the rain outside) for his birthday. Riley spent over an hour making his "special birthday card"...see the Strawberry Shortcake picture. She tried hard to write her name by herself...which really she is doing a pretty good job. The girls were so excited to see their cousin Emma & the rest of the family. Sydney spent the whole drive home (40 min) telling me about her "party dress". It was a fun time with the family, and we love Grandpa oh so much! Happy Birthday Dad! We love you!
Monday, June 1, 2009
Sydney's First Haircut!!
Well, after 20 months, its finally time to cut Sydney's hair. We didn't cut much, because she doesn't have much to cut (at least in the front). But we did trim up the back. I was so proud of her, she did so well! She didn't cry or act scared or anything...she just sat there like "a big girl" and it went much more smoothly than I ever imagined. Good job Syd!
Dinner on Carter Mountain
My brother and his family were camping up on Carter Mountain, near where we live actually. They invited us up for dinner with them, and the girls were more than happy to go see their cousin Emma. They also really loved the four-wheeler rides with "Unca John" (as Sydney calls him). Riley had a blast roasting marshmellows, and had more than her share of sugar before we left. It was a great evening though! Thanks for inviting us up!
Carter Mountain
The drive up to Saw Mill park where my brother & Lauren were camped for the weekend. Beautiful evening drive for sure!
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