- 1.The number one, best thing you can do for your children is to improve your marriage.
- 2 Too much of anything is bad for you, except of course if it is chocolate.
- 3. The world does not owe you a living.
- 4. Life is not fair
- 5. When your in-laws complain you are ruining the grandchild’s future, remember: “Other people’s opinions of you do not have to be your reality.” Les Brown
- 6. Raising ducks is a great learning experience, but they need an awful lot of fresh water.
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- 7. Trust God, He has your best interests at heart
- 8. Don’t take yourself too seriously. Laugh more.
- 9. Hot cocoa can heal wounds, solve problems, make friends, and cheer up grumpy mommies.
- 10. Clean up after yourself.
- 11. Make a small difference everyday. In time you will change your world
- 12. There is good in every situation, if you look for it. Sometimes the good is you, becoming stronger.
- 13. The faith and innocence of a child is a precious treasure to be guarded at all costs.
- 14. Let them be kids as long as possible.
- 15. Children are a gift from God, but they are not ours to keep.
- 16. Quality time is a myth created to ease the guilt of work-a-holic parents. Children need quantities of time. Lots of it.
- 17. Encourage their dreams, even the silly ones.
- 18. Reward imagination, character and faithfulness.
- 19. Talk about God. A lot.
- 20. Turn off the T.V. Play games, read aloud, do chores together.
- 21. It takes 10 words of praise to overcome 1 word of criticism. Choose your words with care.
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11
