Thursday, September 25, 2008

Swift kick in the pants

I came across this today... a lesson for how to be with your children. Makes BIG things (such as the crappy economy, AIG's woes, wondering if there will be a presidential debate, the fact that nearly every gas station in metro Atlanta is out of gas and the ones that aren't are charging a ridiculous amount) seem unimportant and small... and the LITTLE things (like Conor, Riley, and Quinn) seem very wonderfully big and important. Just as it should be.

Be there. Say yes as often as possible. Let them bang on pots and pans. If they’re cranky, put them in water. Realize how important it is to be a child. Go to the movie theatre in your pajamas. Read books out loud with joy. Invent. Remember how small they really are. Giggle. Giggle a lot. Surprise them. Say no when necessary. Teach feelings. Heal your own inner child. Learn about parenting. Hug trees together. Make loving safe. Bake a cake and eat it with no hands. Go find elephants and kiss them. Plan to build a rocket ship. Imagine yourself magic. Makes lots of forts with blankets. Let your angel fly. Reveal your own dreams. Search out the positive. Keep the gleam in your eye. Write letters to God. Encourage silly. Plant licorice in your garden. Open up. Stop yelling. Express your love. A lot! Speak kindly. Paint their tennis shoes. Handle with care. Always remember ~ Children are miraculous

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