All Apologies

"Proper apologies have three parts: what I did was wrong; I feel badly I hurt you; how do I make this better?" From The Last Lecture by: Randy Pausch

Hopefully I always do this and hopefully you will learn that nobody's perfect and apologies are a necessary part of life. Don't ever be afraid to admit when you are wrong. And try not to make the same mistake twice.

Love, Mom


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No more whining

Complaining doesn't work as a strategy. We all have finite time and energy. Any time we spend whining is unlikely to help us achieve our goals. And it won't make us happier.
(From "The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch)

Oh how wise!! A really great reason not to whine besides the fact that it's like nails on a chalkboard.


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Expectations

From "Lunchbox Chronicles" by: Marion Winik

"Unrealistic expectations are self-defeating; becoming obsessed with guilt when things go awry, as they are bound to in such a difficult and long term project, doesn't help anybody. You can't very well move on and act the way you'd like while mired in unworthiness and hopelessness. And all the time you spend brooding and punishing yourself is more time when your best self is not there for your children."

I will try everyday to look ahead and not back. So I can be fully present, enjoy all life has to offer, and improve the outcome of this long-term project (parenthood).

I have been feeling guilty that I have not posted as often as I'd like. But taking this passage to heart, I renew my commitment to share the thoughts in my mind. I will not set unrealistic expectations nor mire when I go off track. I will willingly rely on the quotes of others (whilst giving them credit) if they capture something I think or feel. I do not need to reinvent the wheel. I have far too many other things to accomplish within a day. Can I get an "Amen!"

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Good Stuff

The man who is to gain a living by his labour must be drawn away from home, or at least from the cradle side, to perform labour; but this will not, if he be made of good stuff, prevent him from doing his share of the duty to his children-William Cobbett, 1830

Girls, Your daddy is this kind of man. May you find a man just as good :)


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Dance Like No One Is Watching

Dance like no one is watching, love like you'll never be hurt, sing like no one is listening, and live like it's heaven on earth---William Purkey

If you can live like this you will be happy :)

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