“Fear less, hope more
Whine less, breathe more
Talk less, say more
Hate less, love more.”
I found this Swedish proverb the other day, and thought it might make a great New Year’s resolution for moms.
Fear Less, Hope More
Whine Less, Breathe More
Life isn’t meant to be full of fear. We should take chances and try new things this new year.
Focus on the positive and don’t dwell on the negative. If we stay stagnant in the past, ruminating on our old mistakes and mishaps- we can’t move forward to the future. We can learn from our mistakes and progress to a more positive outcome. Read More→
The Haiti earthquake has raised the level of fear in this country to code RED. Feelings of panic, helplessness, anxiety, and sheer terror are fueled by blood-thirsty media moguls on a quest to gain higher ratings.
We’ve been reminded, once again, of the fragility of life. How, in a split second, our lives can be altered forever. Although the Haiti earthquake is an example of the unpredictability of nature, we should also be mindful of the fact that good fortune can occur just as unexpectedly.
The next phone call you receive might be a job offer. You might find out that your “runaway” teenager has been found, alive. You may be holding a winning lottery ticket, but have been too busy to check it.
This adventure called “life” is a bumpy one. Both wonderful and tragic events are but a heartbeat away. All the more reason for you to cherish every precious moment and take nothing, and no one, for granted. Read More→
The person who coined the phrase, “If you want something done, ask a busy person,” must have been talking about moms. Who else works 24/7/365 without a salary, retirement plan, or health insurance?
Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, work-at-home mom, or work-away-from-home mom, you still have to take care of the kids, the husband, the pets, the laundry, the meals…well, you get the picture. Of course, today’s spouse helps out far more than his counterpart in the 1950′s. Nevertheless, when the little one has a booboo, it is usually mom who kisses it and makes it better. Read More→
Have you spent much of your life in pursuit of happiness, only to find it slip through your fingers again and again? If happiness is so elusive, then how have other people been able to attain it? Why do some babies smile and coo, while other babies frown and scowl? Is happiness a trait you’re either born with or not?
There are people who seem to be happy all the time, no matter what the circumstance. On the other hand, there are people who seem to have a dark shadow following them wherever they go. Read More→
I’m not big on making New Year’s resolutions. It just makes me feel badly about myself when I break them and, inevitably, I do.
But, as I look back over this particular year, I can’t help but feel sad for all the people who lost jobs, homes, money, and, in many instances, their loved ones.
We tend to take so much of our lives for granted. We love our “things,” and don’t even think about their transient nature. Things, of course, can be replaced. Family and friends, on the other hand, cannot. Each day with a loved one is a precious gift that can never be repeated. Read More→
Although the holidays are upon us with a vengeance, we will soon be back to chauffeuring our kids to dance practice, choir, soccer, baseball, play dates, and all the other time-consuming, life-enriching, activities we’ve come to know and loathe (I mean, love).
Do you really have time to prepare a healthy meal for your family? Of course you do. No, I’ve not lost my mind (not completely, anyway). If you serve these quick, easy, healthy, and inexpensive meals (whew!), your kids will think you’re the smartest mom on the block (and, they’d be right).
Parents become alarmed when they hear horror stories about the “terrible twos.” Just realize, most parents do survive these “wonderful” years—and you will, too. You just need to understand why your toddler is behaving this way. And, no, it’s not an evil plot to drive you crazy. Read More→
Is dinner time a complete disaster at your house? Is it the time of day when everyone feels tired, cranky, hungry, and just plain out-of-sorts?
If only a genie nanny could magically appear every day around 4:00 pm and prepare a well-balanced feast while you soak in a warm, bubble bath and your kids nap soundly in their rooms. Dream on!
But why, you may ask, is dinner so important anyway? Read More→
